Will women get better results if they apply 5% Rogaine foam 2X day instead of 1x day?

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Hi, I am a women that was experiencing slow progressing diffuse HL. I had a scalp analysis done by a hair transplant surgeon and he recommended Rogaine foam 5% daily. I have been using the foam once a day for the last 15 months with AMAZING results both in slowing down the hairloss and improving growth. My question is, would I be able to get even better results or be able to maintain my results longer if I apply the rogaine 2x day?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Rogaine should be combined with other treatments to get optimal outcome.  It should be used twice daily.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Carrie Houssock, MD · Answer

topical rogaine is best used twice daily in combination with other treatments in order to maximize your results.  it can also be taken as an oral medication once a day if that is more convenient.

Dilan Fernando, MBBS · Answer

I would continue with the recommend regimen of 5% rogaine once a day. If you were to switch to twice a day i would look to use 2% rogaine. I would of course consult with your original hair transplant surgeon to check ongoing progress if you do switch.

Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD · Answer

Great question .... but no.The approved dose of Rogaine foam is one half cap once daily. Studies have shown twice daily is not better. Men, however, require Rogaine twice daily. For women, it's once daily use of the FOAM.

Estee Williams, MD · Answer

According to a recent Cochrane review, Rogaine 2% and 5% are generally equivalent.  One study in particular found that Rogaine 5% once daily is equivalent to 2% twice daily. We do not know if you will get even better improvement if you increase the dose of the 5% that you are using, from once daily to twice daily. There is no data to answer this question that I know of. It is likely to be safe. You may try it for 2 months and see whether there is a difference.Be well-

Will women get better results if they apply 5% Rogaine foam 2X day instead of 1x day?

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