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

According to the American doctor, by 2023, Woods' crown thinning had worsened, and Tiger likely didn't pursue much medical therapy after hair transplant (finasteride or minoxidil), which could have helped preserve density. —Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 July 2025

Other users also offered up tips, with suggestions to use Kérastase genesis line, topical minoxidil, Nutrafol, and a combination of rosemary oil, jojoba oil and castor oil. —Charna Flam, People.com, 2 May 2025

Fortunately, there are a slew of available, effective treatments for these kinds of hair issues, including topical minoxidil and microneedling, both of which stimulate the hair follicles to promote hair growth. —Taylor Lane, Flow Space, 10 Apr. 2025

Over-the-counter treatments like minoxidil (Rogaine) may be suggested to stimulate regrowth. —Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025

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