help! rogaine 2% or 5%?

[paul777]

hi guys,

i am looking into starting on rogaine, the thing is i want to start on rogaine foam but it only comes in 5%. my hair loss is only receeding and thinning at the front, and they say its not recommended that i use 5% at the front, can i just use it anyway? what bad could happen?

the only thing is the foam only comes in 5% and i want something thats quick drying so i can gel my hair not long afterwards! if i really have to then ill just go for the gel..

thanks chaps

 

[The Gardener]

You really want to use the 5%. And, yes, it is okay to use at the front, it does help fight frontal hairline male pattern baldness.

 

[snowm]

minoxidil acts everywhere, less effective in the temples area.

the foam dries really fast, and the hair doesn't get sticky or oily.

 

[CCS]

the only reason I use 3% (diluted from 5%) is to save money and spread it around easier. 5% is 50% stronger than 2%.

 

[paul777]

thanks guys, so whys does to say not intended for frontal use? surely if 2% works then 5% should work! do the mean irritation? im gonna try it anyways...