Minoxidil; Frequent Questions and Answers-2

Q 2-1.
Is High Concentration Minoxidil not Suitable for Women?

Women are recommended to use a minoxidil solution with concentration of 1-2%. Why is it not suitable for women to use minoxidil solution with high concentration of 10-15 %?

A 2-1.

Women can use minoxidil solution with concentration of 10-15%, of course.
One of the side effects of minoxidil solution with high concentration will be body hair thickening.

However, there are many ways to deal with hypertrichosis. Removal of thick body hair is rather easy. Thickening of scalp hair is more important than body hair thickness.

Women can apply 1mL of 5% minoxidil solution twice a day. Concentration of minoxidil can be increased from 1mL of 5% solution to 1 mL of 10-15% minoxidil solution gradually every several months.

High dose minoxidil is more effective than low dose minoxidil both in men and women.

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