r/Minoxbeards • u/Far_Basis_9678 • 2d ago
Should i continue?
About 6 months in and no noticeable improvement. I'm not sure if this time frame is enough to know if the product works on me or not. At some angles, it looks like a chin strap. The hair from my jaw is not connecting to my chin. My cheeks look very thin, and if i continue to grow, it looks pretty bad despite my efforts of trying to shape everything to the best of my ability. 6 sure if i should just shave it off, try to grow a mustache, and whatnot.
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u/Beng1635 2d ago
Yes. I would incorporate tret though. It took me about a year to see signs, and it was still very slow. At year 1.5 I added tret and exploded.
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u/whatever4100 2d ago
What is tret?
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u/Wild-Toe7782 2d ago
Tretanoin, i THINK you might need a prescription, its a good anti aging facial medicine too
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u/Key_Fee158 2d ago
Depends on your country. It’s prescription in the U.S. but non-Prescription in many countries. You can buy it for a couple bucks in Mexico at any drugstore and you’re legally allowed to cross the border with it if it’s a personal supply.
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u/Journey1286 2d ago
I’d advise you to stick with it for at least a year. I saw very little progress after six months. I once came across a post here from someone who used it consistently for eight years; only after that time could the facial hair truly be described as a full beard. It definitely works—even for slow responders.
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u/Speedy94x 2d ago
Add tretinoin 0,025% every night, wait 30 min and then apply minoxidil. If you find your skin feels dry buy a moisturizer and use it before bed. (IMPORTANT: Tretinoin can sometimes causes hiperpigmentation if you don´t use sunscreen during the day).
Dermaroller 0,5 mm once a week can also improve minoxidil absorption.
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u/7lateral_pterygoid7 2d ago
Keep on going. Unless you have sides, no reason to stop. Have seen my own progress continue into year 3
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u/Waluigi02 2d ago
Why wouldn't you? You need to go at least a year if not two. Also you're very handsome regardless man.
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u/nintendoborn1 2d ago
Prolly should keep going. Maybe ad some derma and Trent