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A member asked:

Are there side effects from using rogaine (minoxidil) foam (womens)? can you where a shower cap to bed so you don't get it anywhere on your face? thank you

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Hardly ever: Apply to scalp. Measured amount. No need for shower cap. A few people get local reaction, but I have never seen it. Helps some women keep more hair if used religiously twice a day for years. Generic 2% minoxidil is about as good as any other form and costs $4 a month.

Dr Sisto agreed

Answered 5/14/2015

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