itching

[patrik]

hey guys, ive been using minoxidil for 4 months now, but ive realised i cant stop itching, ive lost alot of hair from scratching my scalp so much, is it okay if i stop using minoxidil twice a day and just start using it once every day?

 

[TEDDYRUXPIN]

the itching is due to the alcohol content with the minoxidil. I believe you may have an allergic reaction to the propylene glycol.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Propylene_glycol

Majority of the population can only tolerate this stuff for a small period of time. A good approach would be to apply some moisturiser onto the skin such as aloe vera gel [ ps. you may get a shiney head / scalp ].

Alternatively:-

(1) purchase some minoxidil without the above chemical
(2) spectral dnc-l [which I have yet to experience any allergic reaction].

As for once a day? I believe since your scalp is now irritated, you scalp / skin will still itch.

 

[patrik]

the itching is due to the alcohol content with the minoxidil. I believe you may have an allergic reaction to the propylene glycol.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Propylene_glycol

Majority of the population can only tolerate this stuff for a small period of time. A good approach would be to apply some moisturiser onto the skin such as aloe vera gel [ ps. you may get a shiney head / scalp ].

Alternatively:-

(1) purchase some minoxidil without the above chemical
(2) spectral dnc-l [which I have yet to experience any allergic reaction].

As for once a day? I believe since your scalp is now irritated, you scalp / skin will still itch.

hi, do u think i could switch to foam?

thanks!