Scientific evidence for Minoxidil causing skin ageing?
    2/28/2023

    From the encyclopedia
    Minoxidil →

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

    Finasteride →

    Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

    At a glance
    In this question or advice post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💧 Minoxidil (topical) 2x daily 1 year
    💊 Finasteride (oral)
    the tone is 😐 neutral.

    Other terms

    Minoxidil may reduce collagen, potentially affecting skin, but evidence is limited. Users suggest precautions like moisturizing and using retinoids to mitigate possible side effects.
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