Regular Member rahulreddy139 Posted September 3, 2012 Regular Member Share Posted September 3, 2012 I am 22 yrs old, from india. I am using the indian version of minoxidil by cipla. Has been using it for the past 5 months. The scalp has become extremely itchy and i purchased a bike recently. I am unable to put on the helmet because it is causing even more itch sensation and irritation which is unbearable. I read online that minoxodil foam doesnot cause as much scalp inflammation, but it is not available in india and the imported version is too costly. Is there any shampoo or conditioner to control the itch and irritation. Started using nizoral twice a week from the last week ,but i donot see any decrease. Is there any other alternative? Is 8X shampoo better? Is minoxidil in glycol available in india? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member TakingThePlunge Posted September 3, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted September 3, 2012 rahulreddy139, If I'm not mistaken, Cipla also makes a foam that is available in India under the name Tugain Foam. It comes in both a 5% and 2% concentration. Have you looked for this? Also, we sell generic minoxidil foam at our online store but I'm not aware of the regulations surrounding shipping to India. David - Former Forum Co-Moderator and Editorial Assistant I am not a medical professional. All opinions are my own and my advice should not constitute as medical advice. View my Hair Loss Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferrariorhair Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 The itching will go away after a few months/years. I had it too when I first started. I'm sure you could spray anti-itch stuff from the pharmacy on your head after it has absorbed. I believe Eucerin makes a product like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member rahulreddy139 Posted October 23, 2012 Author Regular Member Share Posted October 23, 2012 I started using minoxidil foam. Its a a blessing! donot know whether it is as effective as the liquid but no itch at all! no scal p irritation,living in peace now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Dr Tom Walker Posted October 23, 2012 Regular Member Share Posted October 23, 2012 It is just as effective Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Bobilero Posted October 23, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted October 23, 2012 Get on the foam. Its night and Day the difference in irritation between the Foam and Liquid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hofh Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Did you experience a new initial shedding period when switching from liquid solution to foam? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member rahulreddy139 Posted November 23, 2012 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 23, 2012 I am not bald yet. Trying to prevent it. I have not seen any considerable difference in shedding after moving from liquid minoxidil to foam. I feel foam works better (or maybe the new shampoo might make it look thicker not sure) No problems with foam till now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member fjm96 Posted November 23, 2012 Regular Member Share Posted November 23, 2012 I switched to the foam version and the itch from the liquid version is now gone . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hofh Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 Well I have decided to stop the use of minoxidil foam and liquid. Although the foam was much better than the liquid with no dandruff/itching. The reason I quit is because I've noticed facial side effects as dark circles under eyes, wrinkles, bloating face and bags under eyes after using Kirkland minox foam. And some of these side effects have been reduced by under one week off. I used Minoxidil once a day for about approximately 4 month (not consistent), and also Finasteride for approximately the same time, mayby a little longer (0,25 mg everyday). I have seen some results, but its not better than baseline(before I used Minox). I am quite aware of the horrible shedding I will experience in about 3 to 4 months after quitting minox, but IMO it's better beeing bald and have a young face, than having a head full of hair and a crappy face. I have buzzed my hair short all this time I was on minox, and hopefully Toppik will cover some of the shedding I will experience in a few months. Hope anyone can give their experience after quitting minox (if there is someone here who ever stopped?;P) Will I recover to baseline after the post-minox shedding phase? or is my hair doomed forever after started to use (IMHO) this crappy product (minox)? Don't even try convincing me to stay on minox. I will rather shave my head (looks much better than a thin scalp) than continue using Minox. Note that this is NOT a attempt to scare anyone from trying minox. It's a great product for those who don't suffer from these side effects I have experienced. I also have ordered a new product called Spectral DNC-N. (N for Nanoxidil). I know I know it's a new product, not fully tested and different users review around the web. But I think it wouldn't harm trying it, shouldn't give the same side effects I had with minoxidil because theres no minoxidil in it. Unless theres someone on this form having a bad experience with nanoxidil? Thanks for any help and input Best wishes to y'all PS sorry for bad english ;P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneLeft Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 I'm trying topical Cetrizine and my scalp itch has gone away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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