Grooming Basics: Facial Hair, Eyebrow Growth & Hygiene

Grooming basics cover everything from using Rogaine on eyebrows to treating pubic ingrown hairs. Discover the benefits of hot showers and wet saunas, and learn how to manage facial hair growth or swelling caused by allergies.

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How to Get Rid of Facial Hair Caused By Minoxidil

Published Jul,18 2017 | By Lynne Sheldon

Minoxidil is a drug found in hair regrowth products like Rogaine. According to MayoClinic.com, it is used to treat certain types of hair loss in adults by increasing the amount of hair growth on your scalp. However, one of this medication’s side effects can be an increase in facial hair.

Lynne Sheldon has over 12 years of dance experience, both in studios and performance groups. She is an avid runner and has studied several types of yoga. Sheldon now works as a freelance writer, editor and book reviewer. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English and art history from Boston University and recently completed her Master of Fine Arts in writing from Pacific University.