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
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While the evidence for significant regrowth is limited, certain ingredients have shown promise in scientific studies, including ketoconazole, saw palmetto, biotin, and minoxidil.
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Iman Balagam, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2024
The researchers did not ask how quickly those pharmacies could restock their minoxidil supply.
—Erika Edwards, NBC News, 30 Oct. 2023
Because minoxidil is relatively safe, it's considered a good treatment choice for young children.
—Heather L. Brannon, Md, Verywell Health, 27 Jan. 2024
When compared to the other group that used hair-growth drug minoxidil, rosemary oil had similar levels of efficacy.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2023
Taken by mouth, however, minoxidil can stimulate hair growth anywhere on the body, including the chin and arms.
—Erika Edwards, NBC News, 30 Oct. 2023
Addressing minoxidil shortages The apparent problem with accessing oral minoxidil — which is not approved by the Food and Drug Administration to treat hair loss — may be regional rather than nationwide.
—Erika Edwards, NBC News, 30 Oct. 2023
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.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2023
Some of the most popular products with minoxidil include Rogaine and Nioxin.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 15 Sep. 2023
Iman Balagam, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2024
The researchers did not ask how quickly those pharmacies could restock their minoxidil supply.
—Erika Edwards, NBC News, 30 Oct. 2023
Because minoxidil is relatively safe, it's considered a good treatment choice for young children.
—Heather L. Brannon, Md, Verywell Health, 27 Jan. 2024
When compared to the other group that used hair-growth drug minoxidil, rosemary oil had similar levels of efficacy.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2023
Taken by mouth, however, minoxidil can stimulate hair growth anywhere on the body, including the chin and arms.
—Erika Edwards, NBC News, 30 Oct. 2023
Addressing minoxidil shortages The apparent problem with accessing oral minoxidil — which is not approved by the Food and Drug Administration to treat hair loss — may be regional rather than nationwide.
—Erika Edwards, NBC News, 30 Oct. 2023
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.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2023
Some of the most popular products with minoxidil include Rogaine and Nioxin.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 15 Sep. 2023
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minoxidil
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