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Many men who want to have a fuller, denser beard often resort to using minoxidil, but it is important to consider some aspects before starting treatment. The first fundamental step is to perform an examination called trichoscopy, which allows the presence of follicles and hairs that can be stimulated to be assessed. If there are no viable follicles, treatment with minoxidil will not be effective, and the best alternative would be a beard transplant. When the follicles are present and can be stimulated, the use of minoxidil, especially in oral form, may be an option. However, oral minoxidil has a systemic action, which can cause hair growth in other areas of the body, a condition called hypertrichosis. Therefore, the use of minoxidil must be carefully evaluated in each case. To optimize treatment, an effective strategy is microneedling in the beard region. In addition to delivering the active ingredient locally, microneedling causes microlesions that stimulate growth factors, promoting better results in beard growth. ???? The study by Fertig et al. (2017) highlights the effectiveness of microneedling as a complementary treatment in stimulating follicles and hair growth. ????This is a purely guidance post. All diagnosis and use of any medication must always be subject to medical scrutiny (Dr Jorge Yamamoto - CRMMG 77128)