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    topical medication that stimulates hair growth and treats hair loss

    Minoxidil, commonly known by brand names like Rogaine, is a topical medication used to treat hair loss and promote hair regrowth in conditions such as androgenetic alopecia. It works by stimulating hair follicles and increasing blood flow to the scalp, which can help to extend the growth phase of hair.

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      An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record

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      a potent but unapproved and potentially problematic topical anti-androgen

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      the gold standard retinoid in dermatology that's also helpful for hair regrowth alongside Minoxidil

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      an estrogen promoting hair regrowth more commonly used in women