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
Hair Density
Clinical Applications
Hair density refers to the number of individual hair strands per square centimeter of scalp.
Crown Thinning
Clinical Applications
Crown thinning refers to hair loss that occurs at the top rear portion of the scalp, often an early indicator of male pattern baldness.
Lichen Planopilaris
Clinical Applications
Lichen Planopilaris (LPP) is a rare inflammatory condition that results in scarring alopecia.
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.
