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RU 58841 vs Minoxidil
Feature RU 58841 Minoxidil CB-03-01 Finasteride Type NSAA Antihypertensive vasodilator Mechanism of Action Androgen Receptor Blocker Stimulates blood flow to the scalp 5-alpha-reductase Inhibitor Brand Name Rogaine Propecia Side Effects Limited data on side ef
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- Feature
- RU 58841
- Minoxidil
- CB-03-01
- Finasteride
- Type
- NSAA
- Antihypertensive vasodilator
- Mechanism of Action
- Androgen Receptor Blocker
- Stimulates blood flow to the scalp
- 5-alpha-reductase Inhibitor
- Brand Name
- Rogaine
- Propecia
- Side Effects
- Limited data on side effects
- May cause skin irritation; otherwise, generally well-tolerated
- Expensive; mild action
- Sexual problems, weakness, sluggishness
- FDA Approval
- Not FDA approved
- FDA approved
- Not specified
- Common Use
- Hair loss treatment
- Minoxidil, which is more popularly sold by its brand name Rogaine, is a potential antihypertensive vasodilator.
- It stimulates the blood flow to the scalp, thus ensuring a proper nutrient and oxygen supply.
- This allows the proper growth cycle of the hair follicles and keeps them in the anagen phase for longer.
- While Minoxidil helps you manage androgenic alopecia, it also makes sure that your hair is thicker, denser, and smoother.