Rogaine (Noun)
Meaning
A vasodilator (trade name Loniten) used to treat severe hypertension; one side effect is hirsutism so it is also sold (trade name Rogaine) as a treatment for male-patterned baldness.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed Rogaine to patients experiencing male-patterned baldness, while warning them of its origins as a treatment for severe hypertension.
- Rogaine is applied topically to stimulate hair growth and slow down hair loss.
- Researchers developed Rogaine as a separate product from its original use under the name Loniten for lowering blood pressure.
- Men struggling with thinning hair often consider using Rogaine as a treatment option.
- Using Rogaine may lead to unwanted hair growth on other parts of the body as a side effect.