Lowering of minoxidil from 5% to 2% after initial shed

[nyhair19]

Hi all. I recently posted a thread about a shed I experienced after two weeks on minoxidil. I have been using 5% Rogaine Foam for about two weeks and noticed a real big shed and thinning in the areas I've been apply. One suggestions I've received was that this shedding was caused by 5% shocking my follicles and being a bit strong.

I have been thinking of trying a 2% liquid, since I'd definitely like to start as low as possible. I was wondering what you guys thought of lowering the dose and if you think it would have any negative effects on my hair. The only one I can see is that maybe it won't grow as fast, but please let me know what you guys think.

Thanks!

 

[nyhair19]

Nobody has ever tried this? I am about a month in on 5% foam and have just seen one area experience quite a bit of thinning. Other than that nothing else.