Is that RU stuff any better when it comes to sides? The idea of taking Minoxidil for the rest of my life is not a pleasant thought, it ages your face and causes dark circles under my eyes. Its almost impossible to not get some on your forehead / face when you apply Minoxidil, it'll drip down later too. This stuff wreaks havoc on your skin because it blocks the production of collagen. I have been using a retinol-A cream to offset some of the damage but I think being it on for potentially a lifetime may have devasting results on my face skin.