[futurechad]

Minoxidil is it a cope or is it dope?

​

chapters:

1 history
2 how it works
3 effectiveness
4 conclusion

Introduction:

We all know how much hype minoxidil has in the PSL community as growing your eyebrows and eyelashes is one of the best softmaxxes you can do but is it an overrated looksmin or a gods send for softmaxing

History

Spoiler: History

History of Minoxidil





Early Discovery (1950s–60s)

• Originally created by Upjohn as a potential ulcer drug
• Researchers noticed it strongly widened blood vessels instead

Repurposed for Blood Pressure (Late 1960s)

• Tested as an oral medication for severe hypertension.
• Doctors noticed patients grew a lot of unexpected hair.

FDA Approval for Hypertension (1979)

• Approved as Loniten for hard-to-treat high blood pressure.
• The hair-growth side effect sparked interest in using it for baldness

Topical Minoxidil Development (1980s)

• Scientists created a skin-applied version to avoid oral side effects.
• Trials showed it helped men regrow hair, especially on the crown

First Hair Loss Approval (1988)

• FDA approved the 2% topical solution for male pattern baldness.
• Became the first treatment ever approved for androgenetic alopecia

Women’s Approval (1991–92)

• The 2% solution was cleared for female pattern hair loss.
• Marked the first official hair-loss treatment for women

OTC Release (1996)

• Switched from prescription-only to over-the-counter
• Suddenly became widely used and much more popular

Stronger Formulas & Modern Use (2000s–Present)

• 5% foam/liquid versions approved for men and later women.
• Low-dose oral minoxidil is now commonly used off-label for hair growth.

how it works

Spoiler: How it works

Improves Blood Flow to Hair Follicles

• Widens the tiny blood vessels around the follicle
• Gives follicles more oxygen and nutrients to grow thicker hair

Prolongs the Growth Phase (Anagen)

• Keeps hairs in the growing stage for longer
• Leads to longer, denser strands over time

Wakes Up “Sleeping” Follicles

• Reactivates miniaturized or weakening follicles
• Helps thin hairs grow back thicker and stronger

effectiveness

Spoiler: Effectiveness

Minoxidil is one of those treatments that doesn’t magically fix hair loss overnight, but for a lot of people, it genuinely makes a real difference. When you use it consistently, it can help slow down the thinning and even bring back noticeable new growth, especially on the crown where it works best. Most people who respond start to see changes around the 3–6 month mark — usually thicker strands, less shedding in the shower, and a healthier look overall. It’s not perfect and it doesn’t work for everyone, but for many, it’s a reliable, steady treatment that can make hair feel fuller and more alive again as long as you stick with it.


.

Conclusion

Spoiler: Conclusion

Minoxidil is the best option for eyebrow and eyelashes hair growth and is definitely not a cope and this is why it is highly recommended in the PSL community and I would recommend anyone who isn’t gifted with Thick eyebrows to hop on now

Thanks for reading if you did

Spoiler: Tags

Idec Biomaxx Machiavellian MTN BastiHgh

 

[ws6]

How much it cost too lazy to look up

 

[Idec]

Obvs used chat gpt

 

[ws6]

Obvs used chat gpt

Fr

 

[futurechad]

Obvs used chat gpt

Nuh uh

 

[ws6]

Nuh uh

Yea you did

 

[futurechad]

Yea you did

You got me but it’s pretty water thread so don’t matter

 

[MTN]

Good guide there are a few spelling mistakes, but no one cares

 

[sjzso]

Good guide there are a few spelling mistakes, but no one cares

Bros first actual post after buying lifetime btw

 

[futurechad]

Good guide there are a few spelling mistakes, but no one cares

Took me like 10 mins just wanted it post tbh

 

[MTN]

Bros first actual post after buying lifetime btw

Haha true will start Posting more

 

[SkazziTron]

Minoxidil is it a cope or is it dope?

​

chapters:

1 history
2 how it works
3 effectiveness
4 conclusion

Introduction:

We all know how much hype minoxidil has in the PSL community as growing your eyebrows and eyelashes is one of the best softmaxxes you can do but is it an overrated looksmin or a gods send for softmaxing

History

Spoiler: History

History of Minoxidil





Early Discovery (1950s–60s)

• Originally created by Upjohn as a potential ulcer drug
• Researchers noticed it strongly widened blood vessels instead

Repurposed for Blood Pressure (Late 1960s)

• Tested as an oral medication for severe hypertension.
• Doctors noticed patients grew a lot of unexpected hair.

FDA Approval for Hypertension (1979)

• Approved as Loniten for hard-to-treat high blood pressure.
• The hair-growth side effect sparked interest in using it for baldness

Topical Minoxidil Development (1980s)

• Scientists created a skin-applied version to avoid oral side effects.
• Trials showed it helped men regrow hair, especially on the crown

First Hair Loss Approval (1988)

• FDA approved the 2% topical solution for male pattern baldness.
• Became the first treatment ever approved for androgenetic alopecia

Women’s Approval (1991–92)

• The 2% solution was cleared for female pattern hair loss.
• Marked the first official hair-loss treatment for women

OTC Release (1996)

• Switched from prescription-only to over-the-counter
• Suddenly became widely used and much more popular

Stronger Formulas & Modern Use (2000s–Present)

• 5% foam/liquid versions approved for men and later women.
• Low-dose oral minoxidil is now commonly used off-label for hair growth.

how it works

Spoiler: How it works

Improves Blood Flow to Hair Follicles

• Widens the tiny blood vessels around the follicle
• Gives follicles more oxygen and nutrients to grow thicker hair

Prolongs the Growth Phase (Anagen)

• Keeps hairs in the growing stage for longer
• Leads to longer, denser strands over time

Wakes Up “Sleeping” Follicles

• Reactivates miniaturized or weakening follicles
• Helps thin hairs grow back thicker and stronger

effectiveness

Spoiler: Effectiveness

Minoxidil is one of those treatments that doesn’t magically fix hair loss overnight, but for a lot of people, it genuinely makes a real difference. When you use it consistently, it can help slow down the thinning and even bring back noticeable new growth, especially on the crown where it works best. Most people who respond start to see changes around the 3–6 month mark — usually thicker strands, less shedding in the shower, and a healthier look overall. It’s not perfect and it doesn’t work for everyone, but for many, it’s a reliable, steady treatment that can make hair feel fuller and more alive again as long as you stick with it.


.

Conclusion

Spoiler: Conclusion

Minoxidil is the best option for eyebrow and eyelashes hair growth and is definitely not a cope and this is why it is highly recommended in the PSL community and I would recommend anyone who isn’t gifted with Thick eyebrows to hop on now

Thanks for reading if you did

Spoiler: Tags

Idec Biomaxx Machiavellian MTN BastiHgh

Thanks brah I was deciding between tinting my brows and minoxidil

 

[futurechad]

Thanks brah I was deciding between tinting my brows and minoxidil View attachment 11621

Do both

 

[BastiHgh]

Minoxidil is it a cope or is it dope?

​

chapters:

1 history
2 how it works
3 effectiveness
4 conclusion

Introduction:

We all know how much hype minoxidil has in the PSL community as growing your eyebrows and eyelashes is one of the best softmaxxes you can do but is it an overrated looksmin or a gods send for softmaxing

History

Spoiler: History

History of Minoxidil





Early Discovery (1950s–60s)

• Originally created by Upjohn as a potential ulcer drug
• Researchers noticed it strongly widened blood vessels instead

Repurposed for Blood Pressure (Late 1960s)

• Tested as an oral medication for severe hypertension.
• Doctors noticed patients grew a lot of unexpected hair.

FDA Approval for Hypertension (1979)

• Approved as Loniten for hard-to-treat high blood pressure.
• The hair-growth side effect sparked interest in using it for baldness

Topical Minoxidil Development (1980s)

• Scientists created a skin-applied version to avoid oral side effects.
• Trials showed it helped men regrow hair, especially on the crown

First Hair Loss Approval (1988)

• FDA approved the 2% topical solution for male pattern baldness.
• Became the first treatment ever approved for androgenetic alopecia

Women’s Approval (1991–92)

• The 2% solution was cleared for female pattern hair loss.
• Marked the first official hair-loss treatment for women

OTC Release (1996)

• Switched from prescription-only to over-the-counter
• Suddenly became widely used and much more popular

Stronger Formulas & Modern Use (2000s–Present)

• 5% foam/liquid versions approved for men and later women.
• Low-dose oral minoxidil is now commonly used off-label for hair growth.

how it works

Spoiler: How it works

Improves Blood Flow to Hair Follicles

• Widens the tiny blood vessels around the follicle
• Gives follicles more oxygen and nutrients to grow thicker hair

Prolongs the Growth Phase (Anagen)

• Keeps hairs in the growing stage for longer
• Leads to longer, denser strands over time

Wakes Up “Sleeping” Follicles

• Reactivates miniaturized or weakening follicles
• Helps thin hairs grow back thicker and stronger

effectiveness

Spoiler: Effectiveness

Minoxidil is one of those treatments that doesn’t magically fix hair loss overnight, but for a lot of people, it genuinely makes a real difference. When you use it consistently, it can help slow down the thinning and even bring back noticeable new growth, especially on the crown where it works best. Most people who respond start to see changes around the 3–6 month mark — usually thicker strands, less shedding in the shower, and a healthier look overall. It’s not perfect and it doesn’t work for everyone, but for many, it’s a reliable, steady treatment that can make hair feel fuller and more alive again as long as you stick with it.


.

Conclusion

Spoiler: Conclusion

Minoxidil is the best option for eyebrow and eyelashes hair growth and is definitely not a cope and this is why it is highly recommended in the PSL community and I would recommend anyone who isn’t gifted with Thick eyebrows to hop on now

Thanks for reading if you did

Spoiler: Tags

Idec Biomaxx Machiavellian MTN BastiHgh

Nice but what did we need the history for jfl

 

[futurechad]

Nice but what did we need the history for jfl

Knowledge

 

[BastiHgh]

Knowledge

Nice

 

[1ncel]

Minoxidil is it a cope or is it dope?

​

chapters:

1 history
2 how it works
3 effectiveness
4 conclusion

Introduction:

We all know how much hype minoxidil has in the PSL community as growing your eyebrows and eyelashes is one of the best softmaxxes you can do but is it an overrated looksmin or a gods send for softmaxing

History

Spoiler: History

History of Minoxidil





Early Discovery (1950s–60s)

• Originally created by Upjohn as a potential ulcer drug
• Researchers noticed it strongly widened blood vessels instead

Repurposed for Blood Pressure (Late 1960s)

• Tested as an oral medication for severe hypertension.
• Doctors noticed patients grew a lot of unexpected hair.

FDA Approval for Hypertension (1979)

• Approved as Loniten for hard-to-treat high blood pressure.
• The hair-growth side effect sparked interest in using it for baldness

Topical Minoxidil Development (1980s)

• Scientists created a skin-applied version to avoid oral side effects.
• Trials showed it helped men regrow hair, especially on the crown

First Hair Loss Approval (1988)

• FDA approved the 2% topical solution for male pattern baldness.
• Became the first treatment ever approved for androgenetic alopecia

Women’s Approval (1991–92)

• The 2% solution was cleared for female pattern hair loss.
• Marked the first official hair-loss treatment for women

OTC Release (1996)

• Switched from prescription-only to over-the-counter
• Suddenly became widely used and much more popular

Stronger Formulas & Modern Use (2000s–Present)

• 5% foam/liquid versions approved for men and later women.
• Low-dose oral minoxidil is now commonly used off-label for hair growth.

how it works

Spoiler: How it works

Improves Blood Flow to Hair Follicles

• Widens the tiny blood vessels around the follicle
• Gives follicles more oxygen and nutrients to grow thicker hair

Prolongs the Growth Phase (Anagen)

• Keeps hairs in the growing stage for longer
• Leads to longer, denser strands over time

Wakes Up “Sleeping” Follicles

• Reactivates miniaturized or weakening follicles
• Helps thin hairs grow back thicker and stronger

effectiveness

Spoiler: Effectiveness

Minoxidil is one of those treatments that doesn’t magically fix hair loss overnight, but for a lot of people, it genuinely makes a real difference. When you use it consistently, it can help slow down the thinning and even bring back noticeable new growth, especially on the crown where it works best. Most people who respond start to see changes around the 3–6 month mark — usually thicker strands, less shedding in the shower, and a healthier look overall. It’s not perfect and it doesn’t work for everyone, but for many, it’s a reliable, steady treatment that can make hair feel fuller and more alive again as long as you stick with it.


.

Conclusion

Spoiler: Conclusion

Minoxidil is the best option for eyebrow and eyelashes hair growth and is definitely not a cope and this is why it is highly recommended in the PSL community and I would recommend anyone who isn’t gifted with Thick eyebrows to hop on now

Thanks for reading if you did

Spoiler: Tags

Idec Biomaxx Machiavellian MTN BastiHgh

 

[futurechad]

Not really bro

 

[1ncel]

Not really bro

It's good enough

 

[Biomaxx]

Minoxidil is it a cope or is it dope?

​

chapters:

1 history
2 how it works
3 effectiveness
4 conclusion

Introduction:

We all know how much hype minoxidil has in the PSL community as growing your eyebrows and eyelashes is one of the best softmaxxes you can do but is it an overrated looksmin or a gods send for softmaxing

History

Spoiler: History

History of Minoxidil





Early Discovery (1950s–60s)

• Originally created by Upjohn as a potential ulcer drug
• Researchers noticed it strongly widened blood vessels instead

Repurposed for Blood Pressure (Late 1960s)

• Tested as an oral medication for severe hypertension.
• Doctors noticed patients grew a lot of unexpected hair.

FDA Approval for Hypertension (1979)

• Approved as Loniten for hard-to-treat high blood pressure.
• The hair-growth side effect sparked interest in using it for baldness

Topical Minoxidil Development (1980s)

• Scientists created a skin-applied version to avoid oral side effects.
• Trials showed it helped men regrow hair, especially on the crown

First Hair Loss Approval (1988)

• FDA approved the 2% topical solution for male pattern baldness.
• Became the first treatment ever approved for androgenetic alopecia

Women’s Approval (1991–92)

• The 2% solution was cleared for female pattern hair loss.
• Marked the first official hair-loss treatment for women

OTC Release (1996)

• Switched from prescription-only to over-the-counter
• Suddenly became widely used and much more popular

Stronger Formulas & Modern Use (2000s–Present)

• 5% foam/liquid versions approved for men and later women.
• Low-dose oral minoxidil is now commonly used off-label for hair growth.

how it works

Spoiler: How it works

Improves Blood Flow to Hair Follicles

• Widens the tiny blood vessels around the follicle
• Gives follicles more oxygen and nutrients to grow thicker hair

Prolongs the Growth Phase (Anagen)

• Keeps hairs in the growing stage for longer
• Leads to longer, denser strands over time

Wakes Up “Sleeping” Follicles

• Reactivates miniaturized or weakening follicles
• Helps thin hairs grow back thicker and stronger

effectiveness

Spoiler: Effectiveness

Minoxidil is one of those treatments that doesn’t magically fix hair loss overnight, but for a lot of people, it genuinely makes a real difference. When you use it consistently, it can help slow down the thinning and even bring back noticeable new growth, especially on the crown where it works best. Most people who respond start to see changes around the 3–6 month mark — usually thicker strands, less shedding in the shower, and a healthier look overall. It’s not perfect and it doesn’t work for everyone, but for many, it’s a reliable, steady treatment that can make hair feel fuller and more alive again as long as you stick with it.


.

Conclusion

Spoiler: Conclusion

Minoxidil is the best option for eyebrow and eyelashes hair growth and is definitely not a cope and this is why it is highly recommended in the PSL community and I would recommend anyone who isn’t gifted with Thick eyebrows to hop on now

Thanks for reading if you did

Spoiler: Tags

Idec Biomaxx Machiavellian MTN BastiHgh

Great thread. Needed this