Unwanted Facial Hair from Minoxidil
(male)
Hi, i use minoxidil 5% for about 5 months now with really great result !But now, i see some facial hair over my eyes and over my eyebrows… Does this unwanted hair with continue to growth with time ? should i stop or simply remove it with laser or electrolysis ?
thanks
Those unwanted hairs may be a side effect from topical minoxidil. I would consult with a doctor before doing anything drastic like laser hair removal or electrolysis. I would guess that if it was a side effect from minoxidil, those hairs should shed after you stop applying the medication.
Another point to consider is always wash your hands after using minoxidil on your scalp. It’s possible that you still had some medication on your hands and then touched your face.
Yes, please wash your hands after applying Minoxidil. Otherwise you could end up with hairy palms.
I totally agree with hand washing after application. You want the product on your scalp, not anywhere else on your body. I doubt that you will get hairy palms though. You have to have a hair folicle for a hair to grow.
On a positive note, the unwanted facial hair, while not desired, actually means that minoxidil is working for you.
If in doubt about how get rid of the unwanted facial hair, I’d see a doctor.
Best wishes!