Minoxidil

Commonly known as Rogaine (brand name), Minoxidil is a topical application that enhances hair growth. Less effective in Male Pattern Baldness than 'Bald patches', Minoxidil is the most commonly used topical hair growth compound.

Quick Answer

What it is

Key findings

Grade A: Hair Regrowth (Hair Loss)

Safety

No specific caution or interaction language was detected in the current summary/outcome notes.

ℹ️ Quick Facts: Minoxidil

Quick Facts: Minoxidil

Best Evidence:Grade A
Conditions Studied:1
Research Outcomes:1
Grade A Findings:1
Key Effect:Hair Loss

Outcomes by grade:

1 conditions · 1 outcomes

Detailed Outcomes

Hair Regrowth

Moderate Improvement

1778 participants

moderate↑Improves

Evidence by Condition

Best grade per condition (each condition may have multiple outcomes)

AHair Loss

1 outcome · 8 studies

↑Hair RegrowthImproves

Research Citations (8)

The effects of minoxidil, 1% pyrithione zinc and a combination of both on hair density: a randomized controlled trial

Br J Dermatol

PMID: 12932243

An open, randomized, comparative study of oral finasteride and 5% topical minoxidil in male androgenetic alopecia

Dermatology

PMID: 15316165

Changes in hair weight and hair count in men with androgenetic alopecia, after application of 5% and 2% topical minoxidil, placebo, or no treatment

J Am Acad Dermatol

PMID: 10534633

A randomized, single-blind trial of 5% minoxidil foam once daily versus 2% minoxidil solution twice daily in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia in women

J Am Acad Dermatol

PMID: 21700360

A multicenter, randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind clinical trial of a novel formulation of 5% minoxidil topical foam versus placebo in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia in men

J Am Acad Dermatol

PMID: 17761356

Randomized clinical trial comparing 5% and 1% topical minoxidil for the treatment of androgenetic alopecia in Japanese men

J Dermatol

PMID: 19691748

A randomized, placebo-controlled trial of 5% and 2% topical minoxidil solutions in the treatment of female pattern hair loss

J Am Acad Dermatol

PMID: 15034503

A randomized clinical trial of 5% topical minoxidil versus 2% topical minoxidil and placebo in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia in men

J Am Acad Dermatol

PMID: 12196747

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