Written by: Dr. Kapil Dua, MBBS MS, ABHRS-Certified, FISHRS · Co-Founder, AK Clinics ·  Updated April 2026 ⚕️ Medical Disclaimer: This article is written by Dr. Kapil Dua for educational purposes based on clinical experience and published literature. It does not constitute personalised medical advice. Always consult a qualified dermatologist before starting, changing, or stopping any hair loss treatment. Minoxidil side effects affect a meaningful proportion of users, and understanding them before you start treatment is essential. Minoxidil is one of the most commonly used and clinically proven treatments for hair loss in both men and women. It is available over the […]

What is Minoxidil? Minoxidil is an anti-hypertensive peripheral vasodilator drug being primarily used for different patterns of baldness and hair loss in men & women. It belongs to the drug class of pyrimidine derivatives (Arteriolar smooth muscle). It is commonly known by the trade name as “Rogaine”outside of India and Mintop, Tugain, Regaine, etc. in India. How Minoxidil was discovered and what were the earlier forms of Minoxidil? Earlier, Minoxidil was used to treat the hypertension in the form of pills named as “Loniten.” But researchers noticed that it also helps in the hair growth. So, its use as medicine […]

If you’re looking for a topical treatment of hair-loss.It is likely that your doctor may suggest you to go for Minoxidil. Minoxidil is the first drug approved by FDA (Food & Drug Administration) for hair loss treatment. Before that, the medicine was used to treat high blood pressure. In a chance happening, a person applied some liquid Minoxidil on his skin. Later on, it was noticed that the area which came into contact with Minoxidil had much more hair density than before. The rest, as they say, is history. Minoxidil is a very popular treatment for hair loss, which can […]