Minoxidil CAS 38304-91-5

Minoxidil Application

Minoxidil, applied topically, is widely used for the treatment of hair loss. It is effective in helping promote hair growth in both males and females with androgenic alopecia. About 40% of men experience hair regrowth after 3-6 months. Minoxidil must be used indefinitely for continued support of existing hair follicles and the maintenance of any experienced hair regrowth.It is the only topical product that is FDA approved for androgenic hair loss. Treatments usually include a 5% concentration solution that is designed for men, and a 2% concentration solution for women.

Minoxidil is a clinical oral medication for lowering blood pressure , also known as minoxidil , piperazine pyrimidine diamine, buck fixed , Minoxidil blood given , are potassium channel opener , can direct relaxation of vascular smooth muscle, there is a strong expansion of the role of small arteries , the peripheral resistance decreased , blood vessels expand, blood pressure , and had no effect on the capacitance vessels , it can promote venous return .

Meanwhile, the reflex regulation and positive frequency effect, can increase cardiac output and heart rate , but does not cause orthostatic hypotension. Clinic for refractory hypertension and renal hypertension treatment. Can also be used for other antihypertensive drugs ineffective severe hypertension , but the need to avoid sodium retention diuretics can be combined to make increased efficacy , adverse reactions decreased.