minoxidil
noun
mi·nox·i·dil
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Definition of minoxidil
: a peripheral vasodilator C9H15N5O used orally to treat hypertension and topically in a propylene glycol solution to promote hair regrowth in male-pattern baldness
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Originally, minoxidil was approved to treat high blood pressure, while finasteride was intended for the treatment of an enlarged prostate. — Susan Scutti, CNN, "Side effects include ... a potential treatment for baldness," 9 May 2018 Two drugs are currently available on the market: minoxidil, used in Rogaine, and finasteride, also known as Propecia. — Brett Molina, USA TODAY, "An osteoporosis drug could hold cure for baldness," 9 May 2018 In addition to the prescription stuff, Dr. King says over-the-counter minoxidil, a supplement that helps slow hair loss, is also effective for some women. — Sam Escobar, Good Housekeeping, "11 Ways to Get Thicker Hair," 3 Dec. 2015 In addition to the prescription stuff, Dr. King says over-the-counter minoxidil, a supplement that helps slow hair loss, is also effective for some women. — Sam Escobar, Good Housekeeping, "11 Ways to Get Thicker Hair," 3 Dec. 2015 Originally, minoxidil was approved to treat high blood pressure, while finasteride was intended for the treatment of an enlarged prostate. — Susan Scutti, CNN, "Side effects include ... a potential treatment for baldness," 9 May 2018 Today, minoxidil is US Food and Drug Administration-approved for the treatment of both male and female pattern baldness; finasteride is FDA-approved for male pattern baldness and sometimes used off-label for hair loss in women. — Susan Scutti, CNN, "Side effects include ... a potential treatment for baldness," 9 May 2018 Two drugs are currently available on the market: minoxidil, used in Rogaine, and finasteride, also known as Propecia. — Brett Molina, USA TODAY, "An osteoporosis drug could hold cure for baldness," 9 May 2018 Topical treatments, like over-the-counter minoxidil treatments, like Rogaine foam or Evolis, can also be used. — Erin Nicole Celletti, Allure, "Here's What You Need to Know About Platelet-Rich Plasma Treatment for Hair Loss," 1 Nov. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'minoxidil.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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