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    Glossary Oral Minoxidil

    medication originally for high blood pressure, now used for hair growth

    Oral Minoxidil, also known as Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil, is a medication originally developed to treat high blood pressure but has been found effective in promoting hair growth. It is taken in pill form and works by widening blood vessels, which can improve blood flow to hair follicles, potentially stimulating hair growth in individuals with conditions like androgenetic alopecia.

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    2. Minoxidil Vasodilator used on the scalp and, at low doses, as a tablet
    3. Ketoconazole Antifungal, best known as a dandruff shampoo
    4. Tretinoin Vitamin A retinoid cream, prescribed for acne
    5. Spironolactone Blood-pressure and diuretic drug with anti-androgen effects