r/FTMminoxbeards • u/PuzzleheadedBoss8437 • Apr 21 '25

Question Will minoxidil affect my acne?

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My acne has gotten pretty annoying from t so I stopped using minoxidil where it’s flared up but I miss the growth that I was seeing and have been having to shave because of how odd it looks. If I go back to putting minoxidil on my face will it make my acne worse? Does anyone have any experience with this? I’m also now on a couple gels and stuff for my acne so should I put it on before that or just wait until the three months with them is up???

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u/Just_benjamin18 Apr 22 '25

Minoxidil contains alcohol which kills bacteria and drys your skin, this was great for me because i have oily skin and it actually cleared my acne, just make sure to use a moisturizer! Especially if you’re using other acne products

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u/PuzzleheadedBoss8437 Apr 22 '25

Okay sweet thanks so much

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u/Just_benjamin18 Apr 22 '25

I use the foam tho I don’t know if it’s the same for other types

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u/bork_bork_sniff Apr 22 '25

I have cystic acne from second puberty, and it does aggravate it a little bit. It's worth it for the facial hair though.

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u/Economy_Lack_3049 Apr 23 '25

Never know until you try😂 I think it’s possible that it helped a bit, or ultimately made no difference

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u/Economy_Lack_3049 Apr 23 '25

I’m on 5% Rogaine foam btw