Health claim
“Topical minoxidil works by dilating scalp blood vessels and can increase hair count by 10‑15% after 6 months of use.”
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Evidence Summary
Multiple well-designed studies consistently support this claim.
Clinical trials show minoxidil promotes hair growth likely via vasodilation and other mechanisms, yielding roughly a 10‑15% increase in hair count after about six months of consistent use.
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