What are the risks of a woman using men's Rogaine? (photo)

It is best to follow your doctor's advice before starting any medication.  Many women use 5% Rogaine.  Higher strength may be associated with higher side effects.

Hello, You  should have a thorough workup including the following:
Trichoscopy- identify type of hair loss Extensive history and labs- rule out other forms of hair lossWe use ARTAS with regenerative techniques with women such as Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and growth factors to help improve overall results.  Although ARTAS is not FDA approved, it can be used off label for this purpose.  
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Anil Shah

Minoxidil can be used to treat hair loss in women but at a lower concentration . In most cases in men 5% minoxidil is used and in women 2% is the preferred concentration. I would also consider other treatment options like PRP.

Hello there!  I am sorry for your distress.  You can absolutely use rogaine effectively as a female.  Be aware there is often an initial shed that occurs when starting any minoxidil product which is transient.  Meaning you will have an initial shed which leaves the hair ready to grow thicker and healthier.  
I will often combine minoxidil with an oral medication called spironolactone for my female patients with hair loss.  Finally, I would definitely consult with a hair specialist to make sure you are on the right treatment and to look for any reversible causes of your hair loss.

Many doctors recommend the 5% strength for men AND Women.  There are a number of treatment options, and Minoxidil (the generic name for Rogaine) is one of the least expensive ones and is considered safe.  There are several possible causes for female hair loss, so it's very important to try to identify the underlying cause.