Can women use 5 % Rogaine

[schreiben]

The safest dosage of minoxidil for women to use is, of course, the 2% concentration. This moderate formula was created for women's use and can be bought over the counter at any pharmacy as Women's Rogaine. Some hair loss specialists would suggest a woman use the men's 5% formula for severe hair thinning.

[RobinSigismondi]

Dr. McAndrews recommends that all of his female patients use the 5% Rogaine. He recommends the foam because it is so much easier to apply and to work around regular styling. Because it is easier to use, patients are generally much more compliant with using it regularly and get better results.

[rachel]

I read women using rogaine in other forums, I want to use it too but still not sure if I should use it or not

[Winston]

From what I understand most dermatologists recommend women using 5% just like men. It just works better if it works for you.

[nikemata]

I read women using rogaine in other forums, I want to use it too but still not sure if I should use it or not

Rogaine are scientifically proven to be effective for men I don't know for women though. But, I read some other forums said it is also effective for women.

[dawnawana]

Do you use the 5% foam all over because i am losing a bunch in the front and the box says not to use it on a receding hairline? I need it all over my whole head.


Thanks

[Tracy C]

Rogaine (or generic Minoxidil) works for both men and women. Rogaine can work anywhere on the head. I do not use it on my hair line because I don't have a problem there. I do use it everywhere on my head that was thining. It did fill in my hair quite a bit but it took a long time to do so. Here are some links to help you learn more:

http://www.bernsteinmedical.com/medi...ine-minoxidil/

http://www.bernsteinmedical.com/medi...-on-minoxidil/


You may also benefit from low level laser therapy. I have been using the laser comb for years, long before it became FDA cleared to treat women's hair loss. It did improve my hair. Here are some links to help you learn more about that:

http://www.bernsteinmedical.com/medi...laser-therapy/

http://www.bernsteinmedical.com/medi...ax-laser-comb/

http://www.bernsteinmedical.com/medi...loss-in-women/

[dawnawana]

Thank you for your response. I was also wondering about the laser comb.

[1945mama]

I was advised by my dermatologist to use the mens rogaine because it is stronger than womens.
About 2 years ago I tried the womens for a few months and nothing happened. My hair has been thinning for at least 10 years, and I went through several months of a very stressful situation last year and my hair got so thin it was embarrasing. So in January I went to the derm. and she told me to use the mens 5% solution. After 6 months my hair is thicker than its been for decades. I don't like the feel of the stuff on my hair, but its tons better than having my scalp show. I advise women who are thinking about this to go ahead and give it a 6 month commitment and see how much it can help. I put it on twice a day.

[Aphrodite]

Rogaine is FDA indicated for women in both 2% and 5% with similar results. The 2% should be administered twice daily while the 5% on needs to be applied once a day. Because the 5% once needs to be applied one time per day, it is associated with increased patient compliance. Other benefits of the 5% include decreased side effects such as itchy scalp and dandruff associated with this medication.

*Aphrodite also posts as rapunzel and works at Dr. Cole's office - forhair.com - Cole Hair Transplant - 1070 Powers Place Alpharetta, Georgia 30009 - Phone 678-566-1011.
The contents of my posts are my opinions and not medical advice.