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Switch from minoxidil 5% to 2% for a female?

I'm a female, with hair loss problem , and I start using minoxidil 5% for almost 2 years already , so now only I notice minoxidil 5% is for male , so may I change to minoxidil 2% now ?

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Dr. Joyce Davis, MD
Dr. Joyce Davis, MD
Dermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
Answered on Apr 10, 2018
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Dr. Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD
Dr. Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD
Certified Dermatologist
Answered on Apr 7, 2018
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Dr. William Rassman, MD (retired)
Dr. William Rassman, MD (retired)
Hair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in General Surgery
Answered on Apr 8, 2018
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