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Minoxidil for Male Hair Loss One of the 35 million men who suffer from androgenetic alopecia, or male pattern baldness, can find relief with minoxidil. Learn about the benefits and drawbacks of the medication as well as how it functions. There are two FDA-approved medications available to treat hair loss for the 35 million American males who suffer from male pattern baldness. Among them is minoxidil. The medication, which is available as a topical solution or foam, can be used once or twice a day to treat male pattern baldness (also known as androgenetic alopecia) in some men. And if you're fortunate, minoxidil (Rogaine) may even promote the growth of new hair. The key is to use it early, as soon as you start losing your hair, and continuously to keep up the results.