What is minoxidil?
Minoxidil is a topical medication that promotes hair regrowth by prolonging the anagen (growth) phase and increasing blood flow to the scalp.
Originally developed to treat high blood pressure, it was found to stimulate hair growth as a side effect and is now widely used in over-the-counter hair loss treatments.
Red light therapy can be used alongside minoxidil to further improve blood circulation and enhance follicular activity, offering a complementary approach to non-invasive hair restoration.
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Microneedling
Clinical Applications
Microneedling is a technique that creates micro-injuries in the skin to stimulate healing.
Finasteride
Clinical Applications
Finasteride is an oral prescription medication that blocks the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT).
Alopecia Areata
Clinical Applications
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disorder that causes patchy hair loss when the immune system mistakenly attacks hair follicles.
Hair Density
Clinical Applications
Hair density refers to the number of individual hair strands per square centimeter of scalp.
