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[–] Son_of_dad@lemmy.world 51 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Ok but what are these trans people taking for those beards? Cause I'm Cis and I've never been able to grow such a majestic beard, mine cuts out after like an inch in length.

[–] Moc@lemmy.world 22 points 1 year ago (4 children)
[–] ArchmageAzor@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Is that strictly prescription?

[–] Moc@lemmy.world 10 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

No lol it’s over the counter and you apply it topically. The liquid is more powerful than the foam, but the foam is better for sensitive skin.

Couple of things:

  • Wash your face before use
  • Apply it topically to the area 2* a day
  • Wash it off after an hour then apply moisturiser
  • Use sunscreen and wear a hat. Minox makes skin more sensitive to sun damage.

It was originally a blood pressure medication with a side effect of growing hair. Don’t take it if you have blood pressure issues.

I’ve been applying it for a couple of years and I went from not being able to grow a single hair to having a pretty decent beard— still needs some improvement though, so I’m applying once per day.

[–] Ghostcity@lemmy.blahaj.zone 5 points 1 year ago

Just a note to anyone considering minoxidil, it is extremely toxic to cats even in very small amounts.

[–] BeardedGingerWonder@feddit.uk 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

As a cis man with a big bushy beard, what happens if I use this?

[–] Moc@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

If your body has the ability to grow more hairs, it will grow more hairs.

[–] balderdash9@lemmy.zip 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Apparently you have to take Minoxidil for life? Seems like there are pros and cons

[–] Moc@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

No lol where did you hear that? You take it for a couple of years then stop once the hairs have become terminal hairs

[–] balderdash9@lemmy.zip 1 points 1 year ago

I watched a youtube short from a "doctor". That's the extent of my exposure to the subject

[–] HonoraryMancunian@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

And a shitload of testosterone

[–] Borger@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 points 1 year ago

it is just genetics for the most part I am trans, been on T for years, and my beard is really shitty/patchy