Minoxidil 5% is a topical medication used to treat hair loss in both men and women. It is available over the counter and is commonly used for androgenetic alopecia, which is a hereditary form of hair loss.
Minoxidil was initially developed as an oral medication to treat high blood pressure, but researchers discovered that it also had the side effect of promoting hair growth. As a result, it was later formulated into a topical solution specifically for hair loss.
When applied to the scalp, minoxidil works by widening the blood vessels, improving blood flow to the hair follicles, and stimulating hair growth. It is believed to prolong the anagen (growth) phase of the hair cycle, resulting in thicker and longer h...
Minoxidil 5% is a topical medication used to treat hair loss in both men and women. It is available over the counter and is commonly used for androgenetic alopecia, which is a hereditary form of hair loss.
Minoxidil was initially developed as an oral medication to treat high blood pressure, but researchers discovered that it also had the side effect of promoting hair growth. As a result, it was later formulated into a topical solution specifically for hair loss.
When applied to the scalp, minoxidil works by widening the blood vessels, improving blood flow to the hair follicles, and stimulating hair growth. It is believed to prolong the anagen (growth) phase of the hair cycle, resulting in thicker and longer hair.
