Key points
- A cosmetic complex from FOLIGAIN
- Not a medicine like minoxidil
- Found alone or combined with minoxidil in the FOLIGAIN range
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What is TRIOXIDIL?
TRIOXIDIL is a complex of cosmetic ingredients created by FOLIGAIN, the hair loss specialist brand. It combines several cosmetic actives — including peptides, plant extracts and vitamins — designed for the scalp and hair fibre.
It appears in several FOLIGAIN products: the advanced Minoxidil 5% + TRIOXIDIL 5% formula for men, the Minoxidil 2% + TRIOXIDIL 2% shampoo and the Triple Action complete formula with 10% TRIOXIDIL.
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TRIOXIDIL and minoxidil: what's the difference?
Minoxidil is a licensed medicine: its effect on androgenetic alopecia is backed by decades of clinical studies, and its leaflets are regulated by the MHRA. TRIOXIDIL is a cosmetic: it doesn't have the same regulatory status or level of clinical evidence.
One doesn't replace the other. In products that combine them, minoxidil provides the medicinal active while TRIOXIDIL completes the formula cosmetically. On its own, a TRIOXIDIL product is for people looking for a cosmetic treatment for thinning hair without a medicine.
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Which products contain it?
The best-known is FOLIGAIN Minoxidil 5% + TRIOXIDIL 5% for men. The Minoxidil 2% + TRIOXIDIL 2% shampoo and the Triple Action formula with 10% TRIOXIDIL complete the range.
These products are available in the UK from the official site foligain.co.uk, which lists the full ingredients for each product. As with any product, read the ingredients and directions before use.
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Keep sensible habits
A cosmetic, however sophisticated, doesn't replace a diagnosis or a medicine when one is indicated. Sudden, patchy hair loss or hair loss with other symptoms should be seen by a GP or dermatologist.
This page is informational: it describes an ingredient in the FOLIGAIN range. For medical questions, the product leaflet and healthcare professionals remain the reference.
Frequently asked questions
Is TRIOXIDIL a medicine?+
No. TRIOXIDIL is a complex of cosmetic ingredients developed by FOLIGAIN. Unlike minoxidil, it isn't a licensed medicine.
Can you use TRIOXIDIL and minoxidil together?+
That's exactly the idea behind FOLIGAIN's combined formulas such as Minoxidil 5% + TRIOXIDIL 5%: minoxidil provides the medicinal active and TRIOXIDIL completes the formula. Follow the directions for your product.
Where can I buy TRIOXIDIL products in the UK?+
FOLIGAIN products containing TRIOXIDIL are available from the official UK site foligain.co.uk.
Sources and references
Written by the Minoxidil UK editorial team in line with our editorial policy. Product details should be checked against each product's official leaflet.
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