Minoxidil is a popular hair regrowth treatment for men. It is available in both solution and foam forms and is applied to the scalp. The active ingredient in minoxidil is Minoxidil 5% w/v, and its purpose is to regrow hair on the top of the scalp. It is not intended for frontal baldness or a receding hairline. Some of the inactive ingredients include alcohol, propylene glycol, and purified water
. The expected results of minoxidil vary, with a positive effect determined in 60 to 80% of its users for the stabilization of regrowth. However, the result is only "cosmetically satisfactory" for 6 to 30% of its users. While minoxidil stimulates hair growth, it does not change the underlying cause of androgenetic hair loss. It is not a hormonal agent and has no anti-androgenic effect
. As for alternatives to minoxidil, there are newer products available with ingredients that work just as well or better for many people than minoxidil. Some of these alternatives include Neofollics lotion, Spectral DNC-N (Nanoxidil) lotion, and Spectral.CSF lotion
