Use retin-a cream and maintain a good skincareroutine to counteract skin issues caused by topical minoxidil. Taking sublingual minoxidil can also be beneficial.
A user reported significant facial aging after using minoxidil for hair loss, despite a good skincareroutine and healthy lifestyle. They plan to switch to dutasteride and possibly stop minoxidil.
Minoxidil may age skin by slowing collagen synthesis, but using collagen peptides and a basic skincareroutine might counteract this. Foam minoxidil could reduce systemic absorption and avoid alcohol-related side effects.
OP shared an 8-month update on hair transplant results, using Dutasteride, oral Minoxidil, and Biotin. OP also discussed a simple skincareroutine with Cerave products and sunscreen.
The user saw no results from Minoxidil after a year and suspects it aged their face. They started Finasteride and are considering other treatments like oral Minoxidil, microneedling, and skincareroutines.