minoxidil
noun
mi·nox·i·dil mə-ˈnäk-sə-ˌdil 
: a peripheral vasodilator C9H15N5O used orally to treat hypertension and topically in a propylene glycol solution to promote hair regrowth in male-pattern baldness
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web For common baldness, the two drugs approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)—finasteride and minoxidil—promote hair growth only slightly, must be used daily, and can cause side effects like depression and decreased libido. 
WIRED, 8 Sep. 2022 Frey advises stopping weaves immediately and giving the hair a break when this happens, as well as considering trying over the counter treatment options such as topical minoxidil that can help regrow your hair. Nylah Burton, refinery29.com, 5 Sep. 2022 Still, the oral finasteride is the current gold standard in terms of significantly slowing hair recession, while aiding minoxidil in restoring fuller, stronger hair around the crown. Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2022 Engelman frequently recommends minoxidil to her patients. Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2022 Overwhelmingly, all our experts recommended 5% minoxidil as the best treatment for Male Pattern Hair Loss. Garrett Munce, Men's Health, 22 Apr. 2022 The trial lasted six months and participants used either rosemary oil or minoxidil to treat AGA. Dori Price, Good Housekeeping, 20 Apr. 2022 Those treatments may include platelet-rich plasma (PRP), topical minoxidil, and exosome therapy. Marci Robin, Allure, 25 Mar. 2022 Some women are able to see improvements in hair density by using minoxidil, although improvements can disappear if the hair-growth product is discontinued, Guttman said. NBC News, 16 Feb. 2022 See More
WIRED, 8 Sep. 2022 Frey advises stopping weaves immediately and giving the hair a break when this happens, as well as considering trying over the counter treatment options such as topical minoxidil that can help regrow your hair. Nylah Burton, refinery29.com, 5 Sep. 2022 Still, the oral finasteride is the current gold standard in terms of significantly slowing hair recession, while aiding minoxidil in restoring fuller, stronger hair around the crown. Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2022 Engelman frequently recommends minoxidil to her patients. Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2022 Overwhelmingly, all our experts recommended 5% minoxidil as the best treatment for Male Pattern Hair Loss. Garrett Munce, Men's Health, 22 Apr. 2022 The trial lasted six months and participants used either rosemary oil or minoxidil to treat AGA. Dori Price, Good Housekeeping, 20 Apr. 2022 Those treatments may include platelet-rich plasma (PRP), topical minoxidil, and exosome therapy. Marci Robin, Allure, 25 Mar. 2022 Some women are able to see improvements in hair density by using minoxidil, although improvements can disappear if the hair-growth product is discontinued, Guttman said. NBC News, 16 Feb. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
perhaps from amino + oxi- (alteration of oxy-) + piperidine + -yl
First Known Use
1970, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
minoxidil
noun
min·ox·i·dil min-ˈäk-sə-ˌdil
: a peripheral vasodilator C9H15N5O used orally to treat hypertension and topically in a propylene glycol solution to promote hair regrowth especially in male-pattern baldness see loniten, rogaine