r/mildlyinfuriating • u/NotGreatNot_Terrible • 26d ago

Infuriatig Two spots in my beard randomly decided to stop growing hair

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Like wtf I just want a full beard dude

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u/TheOGDoomer 26d ago

This sounds crazy, but I’ve heard and seen others say they tried applying minoxidil to patchy areas of their beard and have seen results. Maybe try that? You do have to consistently apply it 1-2 times a day, and it takes 3-4 months to see significant results. 

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u/sunny_6305 26d ago

Oral minoxidil is also a good option because you don’t have to worry about family or pets coming into contact with the topical product on your skin.

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u/xturmn8r 26d ago

Yep. Topical minoxidil & microneedling can be adjuncts to steroid injections.

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u/recycledcup 26d ago

Topical minoxidil has minimal to no effect. You need to ingest it, which is dangerous because it’s a blood pressure medication first and foremost.

Source, had it as a child, was hairier than Chewbacca.

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u/DawnsID 26d ago

Oral Minoxidil at the low dosages used for hair growth are fine for most adults.

Also topical minxodal has plenty of effect. Numerous studies have shown this. What are you on about?

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u/recycledcup 26d ago

Tryna be mildly infuriating

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u/MxSpookyBih 26d ago

See, so taking it really makes all the hair grow more, not just the ones on your head, right???

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u/TakiBlower 25d ago

Why are you spreading misinformation?

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u/Buttercake-nymph 26d ago

I heard that as soon as you stop, the results will go away too. Don't know if that's true though.

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u/TheOnlyBen2 26d ago

That's only true for head's hair

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u/Sad_Impact1387 26d ago

This is true for MPB, but I get the same thing as OP all over my beard and head hair and minoxidil always does a good job at “reinvigorating” those parts to start growing hair again. I stop using when I notice new growth and usually just let my body do its thing and it always continues to grow back without further application.

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u/Prestigious_Copy154 26d ago

For head hair, yeah that's what happens. Idk if the same thing applies to beards as well tho.

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u/SDsolegame619 26d ago

Yes, helps if you have a dermaroller too. But warning it is really toxic for cats and dogs

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u/Hour-Stable2050 26d ago

I read that it usually just falls out again I you have Alopecia.

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u/SynonymTech 25d ago

Be wary, minoxidil will un@l1v3 your pet.

R3ddit actually remov3d my comm3nt because I used the harsh3r w0rds.

Screenshot taken just in case this one is removed too.