Neominox F 10 %

Description:

Minoxidil is a medication used to treat hair loss, also known as alopecia, by increasing blood flow to hair follicles. 

Initially developed as an oral treatment for high blood pressure, it has been found to stimulate hair growth. 

 It is now widely used as a topical treatment for both men and women, as it is applied directly to the scalp without systemic effects. 

While it is generally considered safe, it can initially cause scalp irritation and hair loss. 

It is most effective for mild to moderate hair loss and requires consistent use over several months for results.

 Minoxidil, a medication developed in the 1950s, was initially created for ulcer treatment but was later found to affect blood pressure significantly. 

Clinical trials in the 1960s showed it as a vasodilator that dilates blood vessels and lowers blood pressure. In the 1970s, researchers discovered it could stimulate hair growth in mice and humans.

In 1988, the FDA approved topical minoxidil for androgenetic alopecia treatment. Since then, it has become a widely used treatment for hair loss and is combined with other therapies.