minoxidil

A vasodilator, C₉H₁₅N₅O, administered orally for the treatment of hypertension and used topically to promote the regrowth of hair in male pattern baldness.

The name of a compound used orally as a vasodilator to treat hypertension and topically to reverse baldness.

a vasodilator (trade name Loniten) used to treat severe hypertension; one side effect is hirsutism so it is also sold (trade name Rogaine) as a treatment for male-patterned baldness