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Can Women Use Minoxidil 5% and 15% for Men?
asked 5 months ago by Maya0909
Latest answer by Sanusi Umar, MD
Question viewed 131 times
Tags: female, dosage, Minoxidil
because of it having a stronger strength like 5% and 15%
1 answer to Can Women Use Minoxidil 5% and 15% for Men?
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Minoxidil Okay for Women
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. However there will most likely be side effects, to include:
Scalp itching
Scalp irritation
Facial hair growth
A woman should not use the 15%...
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