Help! My head is inflammed!

[tomsmith]

Been on propecia for a year, minoxidil a few weeks.

I started minoxidil on just hairline and the inflamation began before this so I know that minoxidil is not causing it.

I normally rotate nizoral/t-gel and johnson's baby shampoo and this has worked very well for about 8 months. But now my head is always itchy, has spots and I'm shedding loads on top where I never used to shed very much.

I wash my hair twice a day (always have) so I'm thinking about using t-gel only for two weeks to see if it makes a difference. nizoral just seems to make things worse now! I think it's the bloody sun causing this. Anyone got any ideas. Thanks.

 

[KRAMER]

Are you on 2% or 5%? If you are on 5, try going to the 2.

 

[flux]

Some anti-inflamitories: Emu Oil, Aloe Vera, Folligen, Tea Tree Oil Conditioner.

Dont rule out alergic reaction to PPG or minoxidil.

 

[bombscience]

Carefully inspect your scalp to see what the real situation is. Most people feel that minoxidil itches at first. However, in some cases like mine there was a reaction to something in the solution. If you're scalp looks a little inflamed, wait 2 weeks to see if it heals, otherwise if itching flaking and scabbing continue, start thinking about other formulas (Dr. Lee).

 

[tomsmith]

The problem began before I started minoxidil. We just discovered our damn cats have fleas so I think it's messing with my hair. Are Emu Oil, Aloe Vera, Folligen, Tea Tree Oil Conditioner available over the counter in the UK as any generic shampoos or do I need to order off the net? Thanks.