Can women use 5 % Rogaine

[sarah56]

Hi everyone,

I'm back with another Rogaine question. Is it safe for women to use the stronger (5 percent) Rogaine that's marketed for men? I ask mainly because it sounds as if the foam is preferable to the original Rogaine for ease of application, less itchiness and irritation, etc., but the foam is only sold in the 5-percent formulation.

Why is the lower strength recommended for women? Will I endanger my health (or my hair!!) if I use men's Rogaine?

Thanks--this forum is great.