For best results, use Minoxidil Topical Aerosol, 5% (Foam) twice daily. What is Minoxidil Topical Aerosol, 5%?. Who may use Minoxidil Topical Aerosol, 5%?. Minoxidil Topical Aerosol, 5% may be appropriate for you if you are a male at least 18 years old and experiencing gradually thinning hair or gradual hair loss on the top of the scalp.