Rogaine (minoxidil) is a vasodilator used to treat male-pattern baldness and in women, it is used to treat diffuse loss of hair or thinning of hair in the frontal areas of the scalp
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This book chapter from the National Center for Biotechnology Information provides an overview of its pharmacology
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Only mild side effects of minoxidil were reported with no evidence of systemic effects
These side effects include: scalp sensitivity
Itching or skin rash (continued) Rare Acne at site of application burning of scalp facial hair growth increased hair loss inflammation or soreness at root of hair