{"id":1088,"date":"2020-12-19T15:27:17","date_gmt":"2020-12-19T13:27:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/minoxon.com\/?p=1088"},"modified":"2026-08-17T11:17:36","modified_gmt":"2026-08-17T09:17:36","slug":"minoxidil-choosing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/minoxon.com\/en\/articles\/minoxidil-choosing\/","title":{"rendered":"Which Minoxidil should I choose?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Most people who haven\u2019t used minoxidil before ask themselves: Which concentration and form of the product should I choose? Products containing minoxidil in concentrations ranging from 2% to 15% are available in the form of lotions, gels, and foams, and the wider the selection, the harder it is to make a choice. However, let\u2019s try to figure out where to start and how to choose the best product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A little history<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Minoxidil was synthesized in the late 1950s at the Upjohn laboratory (which later became part of Pfizer) for the treatment of peptic ulcers. However, studies showed that minoxidil was ineffective for treating peptic ulcers, but it is an effective vasodilator. Upjohn synthesized about 200 variants of the substance, including a formula developed in 1963 that was named minoxidil. This compound proved effective for treating high blood pressure, and in 1979, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved minoxidil specifically as a treatment for hypertension in tablet form under the brand name \u201cLoniten.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Further research into minoxidil revealed an unexpected side effect: hair growth.
Dermatologists conducted studies using a 1% minoxidil solution mixed with alcohol-based liquids. The effect of minoxidil on hair growth was so evident that in the 1980s, American physicians frequently prescribed \u201cLoniten\u201d to their patients for the treatment of baldness, despite the lack of official approval for this use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On August 18, 1988, the FDA approved minoxidil for the treatment of male pattern baldness under the brand name \"Rogaine.\" In 1991, minoxidil was approved for the treatment of female pattern baldness.
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Where should I start?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The most common products are those with a concentration of 5% minoxidil<\/strong><\/a>, since the vast majority of users are men. There are also products with a concentration of 2% minoxidil<\/strong><\/a>, 10% minoxidil<\/a><\/strong> and 15%<\/a><\/strong>. Since hair loss is less common in women and the problem itself is generally not as severe as in men, a 2% minoxidil concentration is optimal for achieving good results. In cases where hair loss is already at an advanced stage and the 2% solution does not produce the desired effect, it is advisable to use a 5% solution; however, this is the maximum concentration allowed for women. Men should start with the 5% solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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There are several types of 5% minoxidil available for beard or hair growth\u2014 classic lotion<\/a> <\/a><\/strong>and gel<\/a><\/strong>. You can start using any of these products, since they all contain exactly 5% minoxidil. However, each one has its own unique features:<\/p>\n\n\n\n