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Medication · Also: Rogaine

Minoxidil

A topical (and sometimes oral) medication used to treat pattern hair loss.

A topical (and sometimes oral) medication used to treat pattern hair loss.

Also known as: Rogaine

Minoxidil is a medication used to treat pattern hair loss. The topical form is available over the counter for female pattern hair loss, and low-dose oral minoxidil is sometimes used off-label under a prescriber.

It works on the hair follicle rather than on hormones, and results depend on continued use.

Related terms

Androgenic alopecia

Gradual hair thinning, in women often across the crown, influenced by androgens and genetics.

Spironolactone

A diuretic with anti-androgen effects sometimes used for hormonal acne and hirsutism.

Off-label use

Prescribing an FDA-approved drug for a use, dose, or group not specified in its labeling.

Source

DailyMed: Minoxidil

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