Minoxidil is one of the most widely used medications for treating hair loss in both men and women. Available over-the-counter in topical forms and by prescription in oral tablets, this drug has helped millions—but it’s not without side effects. In this article, we’ll explore the known side effects of Minoxidil, how to manage or avoid them, and expert tips to use it effectively and safely. Hair loss is never an easy truth to face, but there is quite a chance that you just might have to; thankfully, with the advances in medicine, there are ways to combat almost everything, including […]

What is Minoxidil? Minoxidil is an anti-hypertensive peripheral vasodilator drug being primarily used for different patterns of baldness and hair loss in men & women. It belongs to the drug class of pyrimidine derivatives (Arteriolar smooth muscle). It is commonly known by the trade name as “Rogaine”outside of India and Mintop, Tugain, Regaine, etc. in India. How Minoxidil was discovered and what were the earlier forms of Minoxidil? Earlier, Minoxidil was used to treat the hypertension in the form of pills named as “Loniten.” But researchers noticed that it also helps in the hair growth. So, its use as medicine […]

If you’re looking for a topical treatment of hair-loss.It is likely that your doctor may suggest you to go for Minoxidil. Minoxidil is the first drug approved by FDA (Food & Drug Administration) for hair loss treatment. Before that, the medicine was used to treat high blood pressure. In a chance happening, a person applied some liquid Minoxidil on his skin. Later on, it was noticed that the area which came into contact with Minoxidil had much more hair density than before. The rest, as they say, is history. Minoxidil is a very popular treatment for hair loss, which can […]