What was the first purpose of minoxidil? The Story Behind the Discovery
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In a classic example of medical serendipity, minoxidil was not originally intended for hair loss at all. In fact, the answer to the question, **'What was the first purpose of minoxidil?'** is that it was first developed in the 1960s as a potent oral medication for treating severe, persistent high blood pressure.
