NYT article from 1985 on minoxidil, "wonder drug" Minoxidil 5/31/2020
Minoxidil was used as a hair treatment by crushing hypertension tablets and mixing them with other ingredients. It was noted to thicken existing hair more than promoting new hair growth.
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