I'm a 28-year-old woman and I'm getting married in three months. Recently, my dermatologist recommended using minoxidil 5 for my hair fall since the minoxidil 2 I tried earlier didn't really help much. However, when I read up on it, it seems like minoxidil 5 is usually for men, and this has me a bit worried. I'm concerned about how this might affect my hair and if there's any impact on my marriage or sex life. Can I go ahead with using this?

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Minoxidil 5% is indeed commonly used for male pattern baldness, but it can also be prescribed for female hair loss.

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