Low-dose oral minoxidil, the hair growth drug which is the active ingredient in Rogaine, may be safe and effective for ...

In 1979, minoxidil tablets were FDA-approved as a treatment for high blood pressure (hypertension). When used for high blood ...

In its early days, before this topical treatment was developed and promoted as a mainstream hair loss treatment, minoxidil was developed as a treatment for hypertension (high blood pressure).

and used to treat severe refractory hypertension — high blood pressure resistant to treatment. When it comes to your hair, minoxidil shortens the telogen (resting) phase of the hair growth cycle ...