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Minoxidil and Its Use in Hair Disorders: A Review

Minoxidil and Its Use in Hair Disorders: A Review

Poonkiat Suchonwanit, Sasima Thammarucha, Kanchana Leerunyakul

Drug Des Devel Ther. 2019 Aug 9;13:2777-2786.

PMID: 31496654

Abstract:

Minoxidil was first introduced as an antihypertensive medication and the discovery of its common adverse event, hypertrichosis, led to the development of a topical formulation for promoting hair growth. To date, topical minoxidil is the mainstay treatment for androgenetic alopecia and is used as an off-label treatment for other hair loss conditions. Despite its widespread application, the exact mechanism of action of minoxidil is still not fully understood. In this article, we aim to review and update current information on the pharmacology, mechanism of action, clinical efficacy, and adverse events of topical minoxidil.

Chemicals Related in the Paper:

Catalog Number	Product Name	Structure	CAS Number	Price
AP38304915-A	Minoxidil		38304-91-5	Price

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