Minoxidil
On the label: Minoxidil · Active · regulated as a drug in some uses
What it is
An over-the-counter hair regrowth drug in the US (2 and 5 percent topical). A drug, not a cosmetic.
Actives: Actives are the ingredients a product is built around: acids, retinoids, vitamins and the like.
Wikidata: Chemical compound. Q424165 →
In the research
1,754 PubMed papers mention it with skin, cosmetics or hair; the three most recent:
- Photo- and Temperature-Conditioned Versus Conventional Platelet-Rich Plasma for Androgenetic Alopecia: A Split-Scalp, Double-Blind, and Randomized Active-Comparator Trial · Photodermatology, photoimmunology & photomedicine, 2026
- Radiation-induced alopecia: A scoping review · Technical innovations & patient support in radiation oncology, 2026
- Cardiovascular Safety of Oral Minoxidil Use in Hair-Loss Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis · The British journal of dermatology, 2026
A paper is a paper, not a verdict: titles are listed so you can read them, and a study on cells or mice says little about a cream on a face.
Other actives
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