minoxidil

noun

mi·​nox·​i·​dil mə-ˈnäk-sə-ˌdil 

: a peripheral vasodilator C₉H₁₅N₅O used orally to treat hypertension and topically in a propylene glycol solution to promote hair regrowth in male-pattern baldness

Examples of minoxidil in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Generally speaking, the pros recommend reaching looking for ingredients like minoxidil, peptides, biotin, caffeine, rosemary, ginger root, red leaf clover, and basil leaf to promote a healthy hair growth cycle. —Iman Balagam, Vogue, 16 July 2024

Research indicates that low doses of oral minoxidil, commonly used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), can further promote hair regrowth in some cases of alopecia areata when used in conjunction with an immune modulator or immunosuppressive agent. —Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 11 July 2024

In reality, effectively treating traction alopecia requires consistently using medication like minoxidil—a method Dr. Aguh advocates for. —Annie Blay, Allure, 10 July 2024

In one clinical trial published in 2015, researchers found rosemary oil worked as well as 2% minoxidil after six months of applying it to the scalp. —Rina Raphael, SELF, 26 June 2024

Word History

Etymology

perhaps from amino + oxi- (alteration of oxy-) + piperidine + -yl

First Known Use

1970, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

minoxidil

noun

min·​ox·​i·​dil min-ˈäk-sə-ˌdil 

: a peripheral vasodilator C₉H₁₅N₅O used orally to treat hypertension and topically in a propylene glycol solution to promote hair regrowth especially in male-pattern baldness see loniten, rogaine