Minoxidil is a medication currently used to treat hair loss. Originally it was an oral medication for treating high blood pressure, but it came with the side effect of stimulating hair or body hair growth — not 100%, but up to 30–40% — so this side effect was later used as a treatment for hair loss instead.
Those who use this medication may experience
- Low blood pressure
- Dizziness or fainting in some people
The results of using Minoxidil for treatment are not permanent. Hair that grows from the medication will revert to its previous state within 2–3 months of stopping the medication.
