Minoxidil
Korean INCI: 미녹시딜
Limited evidence
What it is
Proven for regrowth but a drug ingredient — not in shampoos
How it affects the score
Some studies or notifications exist, but evidence is limited. Scores +6 top/mid, +3 tail.
How to read it on the label
Don't choose a product on this ingredient alone — look for evidence-backed actives alongside it.
Ingredients are listed by descending concentration. Anything after the ~1% anchors (EDTA, hexanediol, preservatives) is effectively trace.
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Related ingredients
Finasteride · Limited evidence
※ For reference only, based on public ingredient data — not medical advice.