How Minoxidil and Finasteride Work

Minoxidil and finasteride target hair loss in different, complementary ways.

Minoxidil

Minoxidil widens the blood vessels around follicles and extends the growth phase, helping follicles produce thicker, longer hairs.

Finasteride lowers DHT, the hormone most responsible for shrinking follicles in pattern hair loss. Used together they address loss from two angles.

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