Question about going on minoxidil and possibility of side effect

[Fat-Elvis]

I think I need to go on minoxidil as it's my last hope. finasteride started to give me breast growth and I'm growing increasingly skeptical of my 'alternative' regimen (zix, micon, Folligen, keto shampoo etc). I just hear so much about facial bloating/aging with minoxidil that it freaks me out. If I went on rogaine foam and were to experience the whole facial bloating/dark eyes effect, how long would it likely take until that side effect kicks in? And if it does and I decide to quit, how long does it usually take for that side to go away?

Also, a side effect I hear but hear less about is increased body hair. Is that a real possibility?

 

[Timi]

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[wi11iam]

I just hear so much about facial bloating/aging with minoxidil that it freaks me out. If I went on rogaine foam and were to experience the whole facial bloating/dark eyes effect, how long would it likely take until that side effect kicks in? And if it does and I decide to quit, how long does it usually take for that side to go away?

Also, a side effect I hear but hear less about is increased body hair. Is that a real possibility?

Have had NO side effects on minoxidil (bloated face or eye bags), got some more chest hair but dude...seriously...body hair nowadays is a non-issue, its the lack of hair on your head thats worse!

Heres a tip tho...i apply moisturiser every day to my face, only effect minoxidil may have is the solvent drying out your skin which is a huge factor in aging.

 

[Fat-Elvis]

Well, extra body hair is not "no side effects" when you've already got excessive body hair...

 

[wi11iam]

Well, extra body hair is not "no side effects" when you've already got excessive body hair...

:dunno:

Just ask yourself, whats more important maintaining the hair on your head or the hair on your body to an acceptable standard? If its your head, then the risk may be worth it.

 

[Fat-Elvis]

Well, anyway, I was more interested in experiences with bloated-face syndrome....