Hey I just started using minoxidil 5% twice per day. I'm 19 years old and possibly have some thinning in the crown, but it's not noticeable, and I have recessions in the front. I'm also using ketoconazole 2% twice a week.
I was happy to start minoxidil because I felt like I was doing something about my hair loss, but have recently become nervous about the possible side effects. I've read that it can age users very quickly, and lead to dark circles.
How prevalent are these side effects? Is there anything I can do to avoid them? Most stories I've heard online show that the skin effects are generally reversible, but is there anything in particular I should be looking out for?
Advice would be great, but just so everyone knows I've talked to my doctor about propecia and I'm not interested.
I was happy to start minoxidil because I felt like I was doing something about my hair loss, but have recently become nervous about the possible side effects. I've read that it can age users very quickly, and lead to dark circles.
How prevalent are these side effects? Is there anything I can do to avoid them? Most stories I've heard online show that the skin effects are generally reversible, but is there anything in particular I should be looking out for?
Advice would be great, but just so everyone knows I've talked to my doctor about propecia and I'm not interested.
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