01 · Address increased shedding
Slow the shed at its source.
In female pattern hair loss, the growth (anagen) phase of the hair cycle gets shorter. This means hair sheds sooner than it should, leaving hair looking thinner and sparser.
Minoxidil works in part by extending the growth phase, keeping hairs on the scalp longer, and supporting increased density.
Clinical study · 404 women
More new growth
Women using 5% minoxidil foam once daily grew more hair than women using a placebo foam, in a randomized, double-blind trial.
Extra hairs per cm² vs. placebo
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+10.9
+9.1
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Week 12
Week 24
Bergfeld et al., J Drugs Dermatol 2016. Difference in target-area hair count vs. placebo foam; P<.0001.
