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.
Related terms
Microneedling
Clinical Applications
Microneedling is a technique that creates micro-injuries in the skin to stimulate healing.
Hair Density
Clinical Applications
Hair density refers to the number of individual hair strands per square centimeter of scalp.
Corticosteroids
Clinical Applications
Corticosteroids are a class of anti-inflammatory medications used to suppress immune activity in conditions such as alopecia areata and other autoimmune-related hair loss.
Cicatricial Alopecia
Clinical Applications
Cicatricial alopecia refers to a group of rare hair loss disorders that cause permanent destruction of hair follicles through inflammation and subsequent scarring.
