How to Use minoxidil in a Sentence

minoxidil

noun
  • That's where a discreet little pill—oral minoxidil—may be able to help.
    — Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025
  • With that said, there are some perks to topical minoxidil.
    — Jessie Quinn, Flow Space, 23 Sep. 2025
  • However, very young babies exposed to minoxidil may be at risk of damage to their heart and kidneys.
    — Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
  • Rogaine is a brand name for topical minoxidil that’s available over the counter in 2% and 5% strengths.
    — Rebecca Strong, USA Today, 23 Feb. 2026
  • Rogaine is a brand name for topical minoxidil that’s available over the counter in 2% and 5% strengths.
    — Rebecca Strong, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Apple cider vinegar may also be beneficial when used along with minoxidil for hair loss.
    — Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 31 Oct. 2024
  • 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 researchers did not ask how quickly those pharmacies could restock their minoxidil supply.
    — Erika Edwards, NBC News, 30 Oct. 2023
  • As far as side effects are concerned , oral minoxidil has been known to cause hypertrichosis — excessive hair growth on the face and body.
    — Rebecca Strong, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
  • Some research shows the process can promote hair growth, especially when combined with minoxidil.
    — Sherri Gordon, Health, 4 Aug. 2024
  • Hair loss has long been framed as a male concern—cue the receding hairline jokes, drugstore minoxidil, and late-night infomercials.
    — Caroline Tell, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
  • The kit comes with hair loss shampoo, conditioner, and a minoxidil treatment designed to support hair growth.
    — Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 6 June 2024
  • Lastly, minoxidil is most commonly cited as a proponent of hair growth.
    — Joseph Cheatham, Men's Health, 30 June 2023
  • More and more dermatologists are writing prescriptions for low-dose oral minoxidil to restore hair loss and hair growth.
    — Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025
  • However, not all forms of hair loss may require minoxidil or any treatment whatsoever.
    — L'oréal Blackett, refinery29.com, 16 May 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
  • When applied to the scalp, minoxidil increases blood flow and stimulates your hair follicles to regrow hair.
    — Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 31 Jan. 2026
  • 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
  • The problem here, Kingsley told me, is that 2% minoxidil is relatively low.
    — Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 24 June 2024
  • However, oral minoxidil is less targeted and may cause unwanted (but reversible) hair growth in other areas of the body.
    — Nicole Hernandez, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Several products stand out for their ability to complement treatments like minoxidil or capixyl-based serums.
    — Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Researchers have found that applying a 5% minoxidil solution to the nails stimulates blood flow and promotes nail growth.
    — Sherri Gordon, Health, 18 Oct. 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
  • That's because minoxidil is one of the only ingredients clinically proven to do so.
    — Allure, 26 Sep. 2024
  • 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
  • Some studies have suggested that topical minoxidil is just as effective, too.
    — Rebecca Strong, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Some studies have suggested that topical minoxidil is just as effective, too.
    — Rebecca Strong, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
  • But dermatologists say prescription oral minoxidil is one of the most effective ways to see results.
    — Jessie Quinn, Flow Space, 23 Sep. 2025
  • 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
  • The researchers found that the mice given the Stevia patch had 18 times better absorption of minoxidil than a control group.
    — New Atlas, 8 Oct. 2025

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