Regular Member ace83 Posted March 25, 2017 Regular Member Share Posted March 25, 2017 Hi all, About 10 years ago i used Minoxidil for the first time. During that time I developed a rash and got a very itchy scalp and forehead. I was then put on PG free Minoxidil and this seemed to work fine with no side effects and was able to used it for about 6 years until I had stopped. About 2 months ago I have decided to use Minoxidil again, the same formula that is PG free. This time though I am developing a rash,and itchy scalp and pimples on forehead again. Why would this happen if it didn't happen last time I used it? The doctor is now making me a new formula that is PG free and without Retinoic Acid. Do you think this will help and is it safe as im worried about getting these rashes again? I appreciate any feedback. Thanks for your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member E39 Posted March 25, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted March 25, 2017 In my experience, rogaine liquid is harsher to your skin than the foam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member KO Posted March 26, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted March 26, 2017 Have you tried the foam? I developed redness, flaking etc with the liquid, foam treats me well though. 3382 FUE Lupanzula http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/185463-3382-grafts-lupanzula.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member ace83 Posted April 8, 2017 Author Regular Member Share Posted April 8, 2017 Hi all, I have now tried the PG free and no retinoic acid minoxidil 7 % and I am still getting red skin,itchyness and small pimples. Does this mean I have become allergic to minoxidil or is it to strong for me? Or has my skin become sensitive because i have had 3 HT in that area? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member E39 Posted April 14, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted April 14, 2017 I'm having the same issues. I used rogaine foam for a few years with no side effects. I tried lipogaine and then perfect hair. I got irritated, dry skin with pimples. I stopped using it for about a month. Things cleared up. I then tried rogaine foam again and I have the same irritation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Rashid36 Posted April 17, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted April 17, 2017 I started using min foam and had no sides for over 1 year. Recent i did add lipo min 1 time at night but unsure if this was the cause of my scalp irritation. I now use min foam 1 time per day i put it on late afternoon time all over my head. I noticed the less i itch my scalp the better it gets when i itch it there is dead skin falling off like it has got dry only from this one area of the scalp. Also if i itch it then when i do put min on and it touches that area it stings. I think it's best to reduce min use, don't itch or use comb and try nizarol to see if it clears up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member ace83 Posted May 20, 2017 Author Regular Member Share Posted May 20, 2017 I tried minoxidil with no alcohol. It seemed to be working better with a bit of itchiness and skin not looking the best. but the other day I noticed a vein was sticking out on my forehead. Would this be from the minoxidil and is it dangerous to carry on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Djlazerblue Posted May 21, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted May 21, 2017 i personally decided to stop using the foam, i used it for 3 years, and find no benefit from it, all i got is very oily hair every other day, i take propecia and feel your benefit from that the same as minoxidil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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