Minoxidil Reimagined: How Oral Pills Are Changing Hair Loss Treatment.
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Hair loss treatments are using an old drug in a new way. This drug, called minoxidil, was first used in the 1990s as a topical solution called Rogaine.
Now, doctors are prescribing minoxidil as a pill for hair loss. Studies show it may be even more effective than the topical solution.
Minoxidil was originally a blood pressure medication, but it was found to help hair growth as a side effect. It works by increasing blood flow to the scalp, which encourages hair growth.
Doctors often prescribe a very low dose of minoxidil for hair loss, which reduces the risk of side effects. While generally safe, it's not recommended for people with heart conditions or pregnant women.
Although minoxidil is effective and affordable, it is not widely advertised for hair loss. This is because the drug is no longer under patent, meaning companies have little financial incentive to promote it.
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What is the name of the drug used for hair loss treatments?
The drug is called minoxidil.
How was minoxidil first used?
Minoxidil was first used in the 1990s as a topical solution called Rogaine.
Why is minoxidil not widely advertised for hair loss?
Minoxidil is not widely advertised for hair loss because it is no longer under patent, so companies have little financial incentive to promote it.
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