Medication
Minoxidil (Topical)
What is Minoxidil (Topical)?
Topical vasodilator for androgenetic alopecia and hair-density support.
How Minoxidil (Topical) works
Potassium-channel opening extends anagen phase and may increase perifollicular blood flow/growth signaling.
Minoxidil (Topical) half-life
~22 hours local scalp exposure
Minoxidil (Topical) side effects
- Scalp irritation
- Shedding at initiation
- Unwanted facial hair transfer
