Hey guys... on the big three... been using dr lees minoxidil for 6 weeks. I get really bad itching and acne in my crown area where ive been losing hair. Could the minoxidil be causing this? I use nizoral twice a week and t sal once a week. Do you guys have any suggestions? is there something i can use to make my scalp heathier? Will this just take time to die down with consistent use of nizoral? please respond... i could really use the input. thanks
please tell me there is something i can do about this
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Most people have some level of scalp irritation in the first few weeks/months when using finasteride/minoxidil. The itching and the red pimples are the most reported problems along with flakyness (is that a word?)
Yes it does tend to die down with time, mine has gone completely, I believe continued Nizoral - T/Gel (and maybe T/Sal) use will help to bring under control.
When my scalp was really itchy (a year or so ago now) I used to give my head one day off a week from minoxidil, on this day I would use a good moisturiser on my scalp.
Also when you have finished showering/bathing/washing your head in a horse trough, rinse your head with very cold water, this realy does help.
Folligen can also help to get your scalp into good condition.
Good Luck
Yes it does tend to die down with time, mine has gone completely, I believe continued Nizoral - T/Gel (and maybe T/Sal) use will help to bring under control.
When my scalp was really itchy (a year or so ago now) I used to give my head one day off a week from minoxidil, on this day I would use a good moisturiser on my scalp.
Also when you have finished showering/bathing/washing your head in a horse trough, rinse your head with very cold water, this realy does help.
Folligen can also help to get your scalp into good condition.
Good Luck
ShedMaster
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I bet folligen or as I use, folligen for blondes, will do wonders for the scalp itch.