Is anyone experiencing facial aging with Minoxidil.
    Minoxidil 6/8/2022

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    In this side effect report post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    ๐Ÿ’ง Minoxidil (topical) daily 30 years
    ๐Ÿ’Š Finasteride (oral) recently started
    the tone is ๐Ÿ˜ neutral with some growth results.

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    The post and conversation discuss whether Minoxidil causes facial aging, with some users reporting no side effects and attributing negative effects to possible allergic reactions. The original poster suggests more research is needed to confirm any connection between Minoxidil and facial aging.
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