For starters, I have chronic Telogen Effluvium and early male pattern baldness (Norwood 2A), of which the Telogen Effluvium has finally calmed down after nearly 2 years of suffering. (Yippee!)
I've been on Propecia since Jan 2005 and started using 2% minoxidil from Sept 2005 until June 2006 when I switched to 5% minoxidil. Did quite well for a while until the past month & half, I've been having a bit of itching, which I really did not have before. (There was some flaking with the higher dose of minoxidil and this subsided). So, I've tried a 1% zinc shampoo (as well as alternating with Nizoral all along) with a slight diminution. I've also tried olive oil and also Keri lotion: both feel great and offer temporary soothing. But I don't know if these oils or lotions cause damage. Any thoughts?
I've been on Propecia since Jan 2005 and started using 2% minoxidil from Sept 2005 until June 2006 when I switched to 5% minoxidil. Did quite well for a while until the past month & half, I've been having a bit of itching, which I really did not have before. (There was some flaking with the higher dose of minoxidil and this subsided). So, I've tried a 1% zinc shampoo (as well as alternating with Nizoral all along) with a slight diminution. I've also tried olive oil and also Keri lotion: both feel great and offer temporary soothing. But I don't know if these oils or lotions cause damage. Any thoughts?
