Does Vitamin C serum negate the the collagen reduction that Minoxidil causes?
    Minoxidil 3/12/2017

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    In this question or advice post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    ๐Ÿ’ง Minoxidil (topical) 1/2 capful 3 days
    ๐Ÿ’Š Finasteride (oral) 1 year
    ๐Ÿ’ง Vitamin C serum (topical)
    ๐Ÿ’ง Retin-A (topical)
    the tone is ๐Ÿ˜ neutral with thick hair, thicker beard and eyebrows results.

    Other terms

    Minoxidil can inhibit collagen production, potentially causing premature aging. The user is inquiring if Vitamin C serum or derma rolling can counteract this effect.
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