minoxidil

American

[mi-nok-si-dil] / mɪˈnɒk sɪˌdɪl /

noun

Pharmacology.

a potent peripheral vasodilator, C 23 H 27 N, used in the treatment of severe hypertension, also applied topically to promote hair growth in some types of baldness.

Etymology

Origin of minoxidil

(a)min(o)- + oxy- ² + ( piper)idi(ny)l, a chemical component; piperidine, -yl

Example Sentences

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There are other types of hair loss, like the autoimmune condition alopecia areata, which is treated with JAK inhibitors, steroids or minoxidil.

From MarketWatch

Medications such as finasteride and minoxidil are widely prescribed, but concerns about side effects and long term use have pushed many patients to look for gentler, more holistic approaches.

From Science Daily

The first prescribed an oral pharmaceutical blend with minoxidil, the gold standard for hair growth, that I’d need to take for life.

From Los Angeles Times

I paid several hundred pounds for a combined course of minoxidil and finasteride but the treatment requires consistent daily use, and I often forgot doses.

From BBC

While topical minoxidil is an approved therapy, its limited ability to dissolve in water and penetrate the skin reduces its effectiveness.

From Science Daily

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