The Use of Minoxidil in Diseases Associated with Hair Loss

January 2022 in “ Przegla̧d dermatologiczny ”

Alina Graczyk, Anna Waśkiel-Burnat, Adriana Rakowska, Lidia Rudnicka

minoxidil vasodilatory effect anagen phase topical treatment oral treatment itching erythema scaling hypertrichosis androgenetic alopecia telogen effluvium alopecia areata Rogaine

TLDR Minoxidil, a medicine initially for high blood pressure, can stimulate hair growth and is promising for treating hair loss, but it may cause side effects like itching and dizziness.

The use of minoxidil, a drug originally used to treat hypertension, has been explored for its potential in treating hair loss conditions. Minoxidil has a vasodilatory effect and can stimulate the onset and prolongation of the anagen phase of hair growth. It is available in various forms for topical or oral treatment. Side effects are present in 15-20% of patients but are generally tolerable. Common side effects of topical use include itching, erythema, and scaling, while oral use may cause hypertrichosis of the facial skin, dizziness, and swelling of the lower limbs. Minoxidil shows promise in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia, telogen effluvium, and alopecia areata.

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