After clinical trials and a few years on the market as a medication for male pattern baldness, the FDA approved Rogaine for use by females experiencing hair loss. Rogaine can help stimulate the growth of new hair in women, although this new growth tends to be fine hair.

Rogaine can help women treat genetic hair loss. In women, genetic hair loss usually manifests as a gradual thinning along the part in the hair. Rogaine is generally considered safe, but in some cases it can cause side effects, such as scalp irritation, unwanted hair growth, or temporary shedding.