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Hi,

I’ve been using Rogaine consistently for over a year now. I haven’t had any obvious side effects or reactions from it and am completely healthy. However, I’ve noticed that over time, my cheeks don’t seem to match the rest of my body. In other words, I have a very low body fat content (I’m lean and in shape) but have big “chipmunk cheeks.” I’ve looked around and found people reporting similar experiences while on Rogaine. Could this be a side effect of the Rogaine? Have you heard anything about this before? If so, would there be a way of counteracting it? The ideas I’ve read thus far have suggested that it might cause water retention in the face or redistribution of fat. I’d appreciate any insights! Thanks!

Facial swelling is a known rare side effect possibly due to an allergic reaction of Rogaine (minoxidil), and we’ve reported on this before. Changing the dose or the formulation (like the use of foam rather than the liquid) may be helpful.