Rogaine is a well known hair growth treatment for men and women experiencing balding on their scalp. Those with patchy facial hair may wonder if it could also be used successfully for their beards and moustaches, so that’s what we’ll answer today. Can Rogaine be used to improve facial hair growth, and is it safe to do so?
While Rogaine has been proven to stimulate hair growth, and has been used successfully on facial hair, its use on that area has not been approved by the manufacturer. People who use Rogaine to increase hair growth on their beard or mustache should use a lower strength formula as a precautionary measure.
Minoxidil is the active ingredient in Rogaine, which is popular for its ability to stimulate facial hair growth. So, yes, Rogaine can stimulate facial hair growth because of the presence of minoxidil. However, there are questions of its safety and effectiveness for facial hair growth since it is not approved for that.
What is Rogaine; is it safe for facial hair?
Rogaine is a hair growth treatment to treat hair loss and stimulate hair growth. It has the ability to boost the hair follicle activity and increase the size of the hair follicles. Minoxidil is an active substance in Rogaine. Better put, Rogaine is Minoxidil.
Is Rogaine safe and effective for facial hair? According to an article published in the journal of dermatology. It was concluded that Minoxidil 3% lotion is safe and effective to boost facial hair growth. Though, mild adverse reactions were noticed among the patients.
The discussion about minoxidil to stimulate facial hair growth in bearded men public forums was also positive. However, they recorded mild side effects typical of the side effects when you use it on your scalp.
The side effects include itchiness, dry skin, irritation, slight headache, rapid heartbeat, and hair growing in other areas. The side effects vary from person to person, and some do not experience any side effect.
Our verdict
Rogaine is safe and effective to promote facial hair growth. The side effects are the same as if you use it on scalp. However, we recommend 3% Minoxidil instead of 5%. It is better to start with lower concentration and if the outcome is good, you can go high.
How long does it take Rogaine to increase facial hair?
This varies from individual to individual. Some people will start noticing changes after few weeks, while it may take months for some people. The general rule is to wait for about three to six months, to see if it works for you or not. However, you need to apply it often depending on the brand recommendation.
Rogaine will not work for you if you do not have the genetics for facial hair growth.
How to use Rogaine for your facial hair
Apply Rogaine 0.5 mg to dry facial hair twice per day (maybe 12 hours apart). Use your hands to rub it on the area you want to see growth. Ensure you wash your hands properly after application.
Apply moisturizer after fours to hydrate the hair. The reason for waiting is to allow the treatment to dry before applying another solution. Also, ensures the treatment dries completely before styling the hair or go to bed.
Conclusion
Rogaine can stimulate your facial hair growth because it contains minoxidil. Minoxidil is popular for its ability to increase the size of hair follicles and promote hair growth. While Minoxidil is only approved for use on the scalp, you can also use it to enhance your beard.
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