Studies support its effectiveness particularly in protecting existing hair from the ravages of male pattern baldness.

While this may not seem like very much most experts consider 2 percent to 5 percent to be the right balance to minimize scalp irritation while still providing the maximum hair re-growth potential. Minoxidil is classified as a hair growth stimulant which was originally and still is used for hypertension in pill form. You may or may not have noticed that both Rogaine and Loniten contain anywhere from 2 percent to 5 percent minoxidil and the rest is made up of other ingredients. But what is minoxidil, and realistically what can I expect from minoxidil use. This FDA approved hair growth stimulant goes by the brand names Rogaine and Loniten and is widely available in topical form as a way of treating male and female pattern baldness.

One of these treatment options is twice daily minoxidil use. Nevertheless, it is a serious concern for both, and the number of safe and effective treatment options is limited.

Male pattern baldness is the most com form of balding.

Men are four times more likely to fall victim to the condition than women.