Hello everyone. This is my first post, but I've been lurking here for a while. Anyway, I recently began applying emu oil to my scalp about forty minutes after my nightly application of Rogaine 5%. So far, so good, but I have two questions. First, since I only shampoo my hair every third night (regular shampoo followed by Nizoral), can the emu oil actually be carrying the accumulated scalp sebum (along with the DHT) back into the hair shaft on those nights when I haven't shampooed, and therefore be doing more harm than good? Would I be better off applying the emu oil only on those nights when I shampoo (3x weekly)? Alternatively, would I be better off shampooing my hair every day? Second, I understand that the emu oil may potentiate the absorption of the minoxidil. Is there any reason to think that this can have a long-term detrimental effect, either systemically, or on the effectiveness of the minoxidil? For what it's worth, I also take 1mg Propecia daily. I look forward to hearing any comments or suggestions. Thanks!
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Emu Oil Application
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BadHairDecade
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You should be washing and conditioning your hair everyday, especially since you're using minoxidil. minoxidil needs to be applied to a clean healthy scalp. Why are you using emu oil? is it for irritation?
hey. thanks so much for the reply. my hair tends to be dry, so like to go a day or two between shampooing. do i really need to shampoo every day? i've been reading some of the old posts on alt.baldspot, and i came across a few posts on emu oil. it seemed innocuous enough to add to "the big three", (especially since it would help with the minoxidil absorption). as i said, now i'm worried that it might be working too well. i've had a bitter alcohol taste in my mouth the last few times i've applied the minoxidil (too much absorption?). as far as i know, i have no scalp inflammation or irriation...
BadHairDecade
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well you have 2-3 days worth of minoxidil on your head. If Emu Oil helps with absorbsion, all that minoxidil can be getting into your system which isn't good.
The best thing that I've done for my hair is shampooing AND condtioning it every day. Use good shampoos and conditioners not the stuff in the $1 bin.
Biolage and Nexxus are a couple good names.
The best thing that I've done for my hair is shampooing AND condtioning it every day. Use good shampoos and conditioners not the stuff in the $1 bin.
Biolage and Nexxus are a couple good names.