How common are dark eye circles / wrinkles with Minoxidil? Minoxidil 9/28/2017
The user is concerned about potential side effects of Minoxidil, specifically dark eye circles and wrinkles, and is seeking others' experiences. They have been using finasteride and recently started Nizoral, but are hesitant to begin Minoxidil due to these concerns.
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