How to Use minoxidil in a Sentence

minoxidil

noun

• Sure enough, products that contain the hair growth agent and are available over the counter at the chemist, contain a higher strength at 5% minoxidil.
  — Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 24 June 2024
• The study compared the effect of rosemary oil to that of Rogaine (2 percent minoxidil) on 100 subjects.
  — Nicola Dall'asen, Allure, 21 Jan. 2022
• The first one, minoxidil, is available in liquid or foam form at 2 and 5 percent concentrations, Dr. Bridges says.
  — Dina Cheney, SELF, 13 Dec. 2019
• The kit comes with hair loss shampoo, conditioner, and a minoxidil treatment designed to support hair growth.
  — Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 6 June 2024
• Patients in the study used rosemary oil or minoxidil, and both groups showed hair growth after six months of use — and those using rosemary oil experienced less scalp itching.
  — Annie Blay, Allure, 21 Dec. 2022
• One is minoxidil, a scalp cream sold as Rogaine, among other brands; another is a pill called finasteride, sold as Propecia.
  — New York Times, 3 Feb. 2020
• People with inflammation of the scalp may absorb enough minoxidil to lower their blood pressure, which could be a problem in people with some kinds of heart disease.
  — Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 16 Nov. 2021
• In addition to the prescription stuff, Dr. King says over-the-counter minoxidil, a supplement that helps slow hair loss, is also effective for some women.
  — Sam Escobar, Good Housekeeping, 3 Dec. 2015
• The problem here, Kingsley told me, is that 2% minoxidil is relatively low.
  — Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 24 June 2024
• Taken by mouth, however, minoxidil can stimulate hair growth anywhere on the body, including the chin and arms.
  — Erika Edwards, NBC News, 30 Oct. 2023
• For the uninitiated, minoxidil (the generic name for Rogaine) is a topical foam or liquid that helps improve blood flow and nutrient delivery to the hairs on the crown.
  — Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 12 Apr. 2023
• The trial lasted six months and participants used either rosemary oil or minoxidil to treat AGA.
  — Dori Price, Good Housekeeping, 20 Apr. 2022
• However, treatments such as minoxidil and finasteride can help to slow the progression of hair loss and improve the appearance of thinning hair.
  — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 22 Apr. 2022
• Topical treatments, like over-the-counter minoxidil treatments, like Rogaine foam or Evolis, can also be used.
  — Erin Nicole Celletti, Allure, 1 Nov. 2017
• Some research shows the process can promote hair growth, especially when combined with minoxidil.
  — Sherri Gordon, Health, 4 Aug. 2024
• The researchers did not ask how quickly those pharmacies could restock their minoxidil supply.
  — Erika Edwards, NBC News, 30 Oct. 2023
• Some of the most popular products with minoxidil include Rogaine and Nioxin.
  — Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 15 Sep. 2023
• It’s formulated with 5 percent minoxidil and comes in an easy-to-apply foam formula that promotes longer and thicker strands.
  — Brittany Leitner, StyleCaster, 6 Sep. 2024
• When compared to the other group that used hair-growth drug minoxidil, rosemary oil had similar levels of efficacy.
  — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2023
• Two drugs are currently available on the market: minoxidil, used in Rogaine, and finasteride, also known as Propecia.
  — Brett Molina, USA TODAY, 9 May 2018
• 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
• Small studies have found oral minoxidil, which may be prescribed off-label for hair loss, to be as effective as topical minoxidil by some metrics, but not by all.
  — Trisha Pasricha, Washington Post, 22 July 2024
• That's because minoxidil is one of the only ingredients clinically proven to do so.
  — Allure, 26 Sep. 2024
• Currently, the only ingredients proven to be effective at stimulating the growth of new hair that are approved by the FDA are bimatoprost and minoxidil.
  — Dori Price, Good Housekeeping, 13 Oct. 2022
• The most effective, lasting results will always be from the prescriptive or procedural methods (including the over-the-counter minoxidil drops or spray).
  — Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 15 Jan. 2022
• People who don't want to wait that long can apply a topical minoxidil 5% solution, like Rogaine, Dr. Landriscina told Health.
  — Shacamree Gowdy, Houston Chronicle, 6 Aug. 2020
• Lastly, minoxidil is most commonly cited as a proponent of hair growth.
  — Joseph Cheatham, Men's Health, 30 June 2023
• Many doctors recommend that Finasteride, a pill taken orally, and minoxidil, which is applied to the skin, be taken together.
  — Beth Wood, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Aug. 2019
• Originally, minoxidil was approved to treat high blood pressure, while finasteride was intended for the treatment of an enlarged prostate.
  — Susan Scutti, CNN, 9 May 2018
• Prescription products like finasteride and minoxidil will require a consultation, but the company will connect you with one of its licensed medical providers for a smooth and easy process.
  — Alicia Geigel, Peoplemag, 19 Feb. 2023

Last Updated: 30 Nov 2024