minoxidil advice

[Godfather]

Hey guys, I'll be brief
Went on minoxidil last month. Rogaine 5%.
Used it about a week...then stopped.
Why? Because it made my scalp red, itchy, felt like it was bruised, and it increased my hair loss/shedding on the crown immensely.

All those side effects have ceased, but my head still feels like its bruised and now I have a full case of Dandruff.
Got the Nizoral 1%.
Started on Propecia months ago.

My question is ... are those side effects from the Rogaine normal with you guys? SHould I start back on it? Should I use Rogtaine or Dr. Lees 5%??? (Yes, I have been doing some homework on this site :lol: )

I understand the Propecia will help keep some hair I havent lost, and Im guessing the Rogaine will/might resurrect some hair that Ive lost??? Correct?
SHould I start with 2% minoxidil?

How long does the Rogaine make you shed like crazy before it stops?
How long does it usually take for you guys to notice more growth in the areas youve lost it???

Any help, advice or suggestions will be great guys. Ill try to post pics ASAP as well.
Thank you.

 

[williteverend]

minoxidil is a powerful aid if you are trying to keep your hair. and yes when i first began i had snow coming out of my hair(dandruff) and there was some pretty gnarly shedding and the itch was almost unbearable. but as time went on and as i bit my lip all of those things went away. stay with it. i have been on it for about 5 months now and all of those horrible sides are gone. good luck get back on minoxidil if you think you want regrowth etc.

 

[Godfather]

thanks for the the support man. It is just what I needed. I will go back on minoxidil shortly cause I definately want some regrowth.
I just hope I can get my proscar prescription instead of continuing using propecia. The cost is killing me.
But, thanks again!