Regular Member Nick911 Posted November 11, 2009 Regular Member Share Posted November 11, 2009 All, Am using Minoxidil 5% and Propecia with GREAT results, however, my scalp is constantly itchy. Anyone have any ideas on how to alleviate the itch (without stopping treatment of course)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member stamos Posted November 11, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted November 11, 2009 Hi, you may want to check some search results rogain & itchy minoxidil & itchy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Dr. William Lindsey Posted November 11, 2009 Regular Member Share Posted November 11, 2009 You may end up stopping the Rogaine, but prior to that, in my personal opinion, there is nothing better than neutrogena t gel shampoo for the itchies. Dr. Lindsey McLean VA William H. Lindsey, MD, FACS McLean, VA Dr. William Lindsey is a member of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Glenn Charles Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 I agree with Dr. Lindsey that T-Gel often helps with the itchy scalp problem. When this does not do the job I ofter recommend Nizoral 1% or 2% shampoo. One of these two shampoos should give you some relief.Are you using the 5% foam or the 5% solution? Dr. Glenn Charles is a member of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill - Seemiller Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 Nick, As Dr. Charles already asked, are you using minoxidil liquid or Rogaine (minoxidil) foam? Itchy scalp is quite common with the liquid due to the ingredient propylene glycol. You may want to try switching to Rogaine foam which still contains 5% minoxidil but may eliminate the itch. If that works, it will be a lot better than stopping the use of effective hair loss medication. Best wishes, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Nick911 Posted December 7, 2009 Author Regular Member Share Posted December 7, 2009 All, sorry for the delay in replying (busy life). Am using liquid Rogaine Extra-Strenght. Am happy to report that I have been using Nizoral 2% twice a week, and Head and Shoulders Intensive Treatment (same active ingredient as Neutrogena T-Gel, but cheaper), and have lost any itchiness to my scalp. It slowly went away, starting with the crown, and working its way to the front. Thanks everyone for your help, feel free to PM with any questions... Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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