What is minoxidil?
Topical or low-dose oral minoxidil for hair regrowth.
What is minoxidil?
Topical or low-dose oral minoxidil for hair regrowth.
Also known as
- rogaine
- oral minoxidil
Quick facts
50–60%
of patients see visible improvement at 1 year
3–6 months
for benefit to reverse after stopping
Common reasons people choose this procedure
Approaches and motivations vary by surgeon and patient anatomy. Compare techniques and real outcomes on the main Minoxidil page.
Alternatives
Finasteride (men)
Different mechanism. Often used together — finasteride blocks DHT, minoxidil stimulates follicles. Greater combined effect than either alone.
PRP for hair loss
Injectable platelet plasma to stimulate follicles. Adjunct to medical therapy; not a replacement.
Hair transplant
Surgical solution. Most surgeons recommend continuing minoxidil after transplant to preserve native hair.