Minoxidil and Its Use in Hair Disorders: A Review

August 2019 in “ DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) ”

P Suchonwanit, S Thammarucha, K Leerunyakul

Minoxidil hypertrichosis androgenetic alopecia topical treatment hair growth pharmacology clinical efficacy adverse events Rogaine

TLDR Minoxidil is a primary treatment for hair loss but its exact working method is unknown.

The review, conducted by Suchonwanit, Thammarucha, and Leerunyakul in 2019, discussed the use of Minoxidil in treating hair disorders. Originally introduced as an antihypertensive medication, Minoxidil's side effect of hypertrichosis (excessive hair growth) led to its use as a topical treatment for promoting hair growth. It has become the primary treatment for androgenetic alopecia and is also used off-label for other hair loss conditions. However, the exact mechanism of how Minoxidil works is still not fully understood. The review also discussed the pharmacology, clinical efficacy, and adverse events of topical Minoxidil.

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