Yes, minoxidil does work and is potent enough to improve hair growth and reduce hair loss when used correctly. So, how exactly do you use minoxidil, and how do you know if it'll work for you?

You may have heard that minoxidil is one of the most popular hair loss treatments out there. What you might not know is how to apply minoxidil effectively — which is where we come in.

With minoxidil, hair growth typically occurs after the medication has been used for several months and lasts only as long as the use is continued. “It’s important to manage expectations ...

With minoxidil, hair growth typically occurs after the medication has been used for several months and lasts only as long as the use is continued. A 2015 study from Trusted Source compared the ...

In more recent years, minoxidil has been used to encourage beard hair growth by applying it to areas of the face where your beard is patchy. Discussing how to use it Giantzides says: "Before applying, ...