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
Alopecia Areata
Clinical Applications
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disorder that causes patchy hair loss when the immune system mistakenly attacks hair follicles.
Inflammatory Alopecia
Clinical Applications
Inflammatory alopecia is hair loss caused by persistent or chronic inflammation that damages or destroys hair follicles.
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.
Insulin Resistance
Clinical Applications
Insulin resistance occurs when the body’s cells become less responsive to insulin.
