Minoxidil tincture should not be used to increase a beard. Currently, minoxidil tincture can only be used topically on the scalp, not on other parts of the skin, and not to increase a beard.
Minoxidil tincture is a peripheral vasodilator, and when used topically for a long period of time, it can stimulate hair growth in patients with male pattern baldness and pemphigus vulgaris. Although there is no evidence that topical use of minoxidil tincture, can lead to systemic adverse effects, if minoxidil tincture is used on other parts of the body, part of the minoxidil will be absorbed by the skin, and there may be tachycardia, angina and other adverse effects.
Therefore, minoxidil tincture is currently limited to topical use on the scalp. Generally after the use of minoxidil tincture, may produce irritant dermatitis, such as redness, swelling, dandruff and burning pain, etc., non-specific allergic reactions, air masses, allergic rhinitis, allergies and other adverse reactions, pay attention to minoxidil tincture allergy is prohibited, the use of medication should be reasonable under the guidance of the doctor.