*If* minox causes facial wrinkles, then I should mix my Min/Fin for 1 dose daily, not 2? 10/2/2022
Minoxidil may cause facial aging, possibly due to alcohol and propylene glycol (PG) content. The user plans to reduce Minoxidil and Finasteride to one daily dose to minimize these effects.
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