It is an alternative minoxidil brand. Minoxidil is now the most publicised treatment available for male pattern baldness and was the first treatment approved by the FDA for androgenetic alopecia and studies have shown that solutions of minoxidil are effective in initiating and promoting hair growth in individuals with male pattern alopecia. The mechanism by which minoxidil promotes hair growth is not completely understood however evidence suggested that minoxidil promotes hair growth by increasing matrix cell proliferation and by prolonging the alagen phase.
Higher concentrations appear to be more effective in promoting hair growth.
The recommended dosage is 1 mL applied twice daily to thinning areas of the scalp. The use of topical tretinoin in conjunction with minoxidil appears to increase the beneficial effects of minoxidil. This site is not associated with the manufacturers of any of the products shown on this site.