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Unwanted Facial Hair All Over The Face After Using Minoxidil 10%. What To Do ?
Minoxidil Disaster: When will unwanted facial hair and dark circles under eyes go?
I had a patchy beard. After several internet search for self-treatment, I found that Minoxidil (a drug used for male pattern baldness) is capable of growing hair wherever it is applied. I also found that many men have succeeded growing good beard with the help of Minoxidil.
So one month ago, I started using Minoxidil 5% bottle. Now, I have got surprisingly cute beard as I ever wanted. It is from this month the disaster started to appear. Over ambitiously, I bought Minoxidil 10% bottle and started to apply it. I thought this will repair my patchy beard more quickly. But unfortunately, hairs started to grow all over my face now; especially under my eyes, temple and forehead. I also suffer from dark circles under my eyes. I look ugly now.
Now my friends, relatives and acquaintances started to point out my unusual facial hair under eyes and dark circles. I am now more embarrassed and worried. I fear that the unwanted hairs will remain permanently on my face. I have stopped using Minoxidil. I will never use it again.
My doubts are:
1. Will the unwanted hair fall off over time?
2. Will the dark circles go away eventually?
Please help!
I had a patchy beard. After several internet search for self-treatment, I found that Minoxidil (a drug used for male pattern baldness) is capable of growing hair wherever it is applied. I also found that many men have succeeded growing good beard with the help of Minoxidil.
So one month ago, I started using Minoxidil 5% bottle. Now, I have got surprisingly cute beard as I ever wanted. It is from this month the disaster started to appear. Over ambitiously, I bought Minoxidil 10% bottle and started to apply it. I thought this will repair my patchy beard more quickly. But unfortunately, hairs started to grow all over my face now; especially under my eyes, temple and forehead. I also suffer from dark circles under my eyes. I look ugly now.
Now my friends, relatives and acquaintances started to point out my unusual facial hair under eyes and dark circles. I am now more embarrassed and worried. I fear that the unwanted hairs will remain permanently on my face. I have stopped using Minoxidil. I will never use it again.
My doubts are:
1. Will the unwanted hair fall off over time?
2. Will the dark circles go away eventually?
Please help!
Mon, 8 Apr 2013
Hi, thanks for posting your query
You have developed excess and unwanted facial hair as a result enthusiasm and self medication . Minoxidill converts fine hair to coarse so it is used in alopecia . We advise our patients to wash hands thoroughly after every application so that unwanted hair dont grow .
Dont worry , now since you have stopped using it, these hair will fall off in about 3-4 months.
Dark circles may be due to multiple causes like stress, lack of adequate sleep , iron deficiency etc. Try to aviod stress,Take adequate sleep , Drink 3-4litres of water daily ,take well balanced diet, avoid sun exposure and use a sunscreen.
You may take peels and dark circle reduction creams after examination by a doctor after unwanted hair have fallen off .
Hope this solves your query .
You have developed excess and unwanted facial hair as a result enthusiasm and self medication . Minoxidill converts fine hair to coarse so it is used in alopecia . We advise our patients to wash hands thoroughly after every application so that unwanted hair dont grow .
Dont worry , now since you have stopped using it, these hair will fall off in about 3-4 months.
Dark circles may be due to multiple causes like stress, lack of adequate sleep , iron deficiency etc. Try to aviod stress,Take adequate sleep , Drink 3-4litres of water daily ,take well balanced diet, avoid sun exposure and use a sunscreen.
You may take peels and dark circle reduction creams after examination by a doctor after unwanted hair have fallen off .
Hope this solves your query .
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Hi friend,
Welcome to Health Care Magic
The effect of minoxidil is short lived - the changes will regress and disappear with time.
There are several causes for the dark circles - from local to systemic...You should consult a dermatologist, for proper diagnosis - don't attempt self medication again
Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
Welcome to Health Care Magic
The effect of minoxidil is short lived - the changes will regress and disappear with time.
There are several causes for the dark circles - from local to systemic...You should consult a dermatologist, for proper diagnosis - don't attempt self medication again
Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
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