Oral minoxidil is a hair loss medication that controls hair loss and encourages hair growth safely. It works by increasing blood flow to hair and prolonging the active growth phase of the hair cycle – similar to topical minoxidil, a long standing hair loss therapy.
Patients who have not seen favourable results with topical minoxidil may enjoy success with oral minoxidil, as oral minoxidil overcomes some issues seen with topical, such as contact dermatitis risk and inconvenience of application. Read more here.