Can I use minoxidil for beard growth?

Beards are considered to be males’ pride, which helps to enhance the male body wonderfully, that is the only reason why males always want to have a thick & dense beard. But unfortunately, some males have less beard, therefore they might try many other treatments & home remedies as well. Some males have the question regarding Minoxidil that “Can I use minoxidil for beard growth” in this I will explain in detail, what is minoxidil & what is its use for beard hair growth.

Why do some males have fewer beards?

Some males have this question in their mind, that why they can’t grow a beard, so before guiding you regarding beard treatment, I would like to answer your question.

What is Minoxidil?

How does minoxidil work?

Minoxidil has multiple benefits such as,it increases hair follicle size, stimulates hair growth, and reduces hair loss. It can also increase the diameter of hair strands and promotes better blood flow to hair follicles, which is the most necessary for hair to survive.

Minoxidil for beard growth

Types of Minoxidil

Minoxidil comes in various forms such as liquid or in foam-based

Liquid-based minoxidil

Liquid-based minoxidil is cheaper in cost as compared to foam-based minoxidil lotion. But it has one drawback. When liquid-based minoxidil applied to the face, it can cause dryness over the face. This liquid-based minoxidil consists of propylene glycol, which is the main culprit for the dryness.

Foam based minoxidil

Foam based minoxidil has moisturizing agents, so it can be gentle to your skin, resulting in less to no dryness.

How can we use (minoxidil for beard growth)

Applying minoxidil needs patience and discipline, you cannot directly apply it. It takes time to see minoxidil results, so don’t get demotivated in the initial phase.

Step 1: Wash your face
Wash your face with a cleanser. A cleanser should have a gentle pH balanced cleanser. Because if you wash with soap or any hard chemical containing face wash, then it may dry out your skin, hence leading to irritation to the skin, after the application of minoxidil.

Step 2: Amount of Minoxidil
As per the study, we always recommended applying minoxidil only 2 ml in a day. Therefore, we advise you to apply minoxidil 1 ml in the morning after bath & 1 ml at night before 2-3 hours of sleep. An ideal time between 1st application & 2nd application should be at least 8 to 12 hrs.

Step 3: Application of minoxidil lotion
1st apply minoxidil wherever you can see patches over the beard. Then apply the rest of the beard area gently. Remember, you should keep minoxidil for minimum of 4 hours and maximum of 12 hours. Then you can rinse with plain water.

Step 4: Immediately after application
Immediately after applying Minoxidil, gently rub the minoxidil for 30 sec to 1 min so that minoxidil gets absorbed into your skin. Massage or rub with the tip of your finger by using 2- 3 finger i.e index finger, middle finger and ring finger.

Step 5: Wash your hands
As I have mentioned earlier, minoxidil is used for hair growth of hair and it has some chemical content, so to avoid any sort of difficulties, I will advise you to wash your hand properly, till the minoxidil lotions are gone.

Side effect of Minoxidil over beard

As we know how effective Minoxidil is to thicken thin hairs. But as you know there are always pros & cons of everything. Minoxidil has some potential side effects, and you should be aware of it.

1. Skin irritation
Many studies have reported that minoxidil has some certain side effects such as itching, skin redness and dry skin. Dry skin is one of the commonest side effects of minoxidil.

2. Acne
Minoxidil can cause excess dryness over your skin, it will cause irritation to your skin. And if your skin is prone to get acne, then due to this irritation, you might get more acne flare-up.

3. Shedding
Many people notice hair fall after applying minoxidil, that is nothing but a shedding of your hair, that doesn’t mean you will see empty space wherever you are applying minoxidil. This shedding phase has seen, because minoxidil kicks out by pushing out old hair and replacing it with new hair.

4. Under eye dark circle
In the rarest case, this side effect can be seen. But it can be treated with some serum or procedures.

5. Weight gain
No need to panic, as weight gain definitely not directly associated with minoxidil. But some might see weight gain after minoxidil usage.

6. Blood pressure
Ideally, minoxidil should be taken orally to treat High blood pressure. So when you apply minoxidil there are fewer chances of getting low blood pressure. But if it is so, then inform your doctor, so that your doctor will plan accordingly.

7. Fatigue, dizziness and lightheaded
Some may feel Fatigue, dizziness & lightheaded but no need to panic, till these symptoms persist.

8. Heart palpitations
If you feel heart palpitations continuously persist for 2 to 3 week then stop applying minoxidil and consult your doctor.

I think in this question I have covered all your queries for you regarding minoxidil for beard growth, for more detail you can ask us more questions.

Conclusion

Minoxidil can be used for beard growth as it stimulates hair follicles by increasing blood flow to the area. However, it’s essential to note that results can vary from person to person, and consistent application is needed. It may take several months to see noticeable results. Side effects, such as skin irritation, may occur, so it’s important to consult a dermatologist before starting treatment.