Would 2% Minoxidil on alternate days to the 5% treatment still be effective? Thanks

July 28, 2018
Asked By:S. T in Tyldesley, P7

I have been using 5% minoxidil foam for women for two years and it has been very effective. Would it reverse the effects or have any detrimental effect if I used the 2% (cheaper) minoxidil on alternate days to the 5% treatment? Thanks

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July 30, 2018

Answer: Substituting 2% minoxidil for 5% on Alternate days? Englewood Cliffs New Jersey

Jeff Rapaport, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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Answer: Substituting 2% minoxidil for 5% on Alternate days? Englewood Cliffs New Jersey

Jeff Rapaport, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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Answer: Alternate between 2 and 5% minoxidil

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Answer: Alternate between 2 and 5% minoxidil

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