Does Minoxidil cause your skin to age faster?

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I have read in a lot of forums that minoxodil made their skin age faster, be rough, get enlarged pores and bags under eyes

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

There is no evidence that minoxidil causes any skin aging.  I suggest you see an expert for treatment.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Steven Schuster, MD, FACS · Answer

I must say I have had hundreds of patients on Minoxidil for long periods of time and have not seen that as a side effect.

Michael Meshkin, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

There is no scene yogic proof thatminoxiodidl can cause premature skin aging. If you have concerns you can see s hair loss of specialist.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

I doubt that there is any connection between aging and this drug. This is a commonly used medication and I have not seen this problem appear in my career.

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Does Minoxidil cause your skin to age faster?

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