Itching! could it be a GOOD sign?

[VoteForPedro]

So, I think i have noticed hair growth in one or two areas, but have also noticed hair LOSS in other parts...and I have a lot of itching, which started right as my results were starting to be noticeable to me...so, is it possible that itching means good news? or is it a sign of bad news? A little bit of both? I have read and heard BOTH sides. What do you think?

 

[Ian Curtis]

To me, the lack of itching was the good sign. Before starting finasteride my hair follicles were becoming atrophied and it itched a lot. The itching reduced after starting finasteride and slapping some ketoconazole on my head. Now after 2.5 years itching is quiet rare.

 

[VoteForPedro]

uh-oh...this is not good, then...it's just that I've heard that sometimes-like when a scar is healing-when your hair is growing, it can itch...kind of like how when you need to shave...it itches. BUT, if what you say is right...and I DON'T DOUBT it...what do you think is the reason for the itching? I have been on finasteride for a while, and i think i've noticed growth...Oh, boy...it must be something new in my regimen. OH GOD. what have I done? LOL.

 

[vikings1234]

itching could be a lot of things from your hormones which propecia is effecting. For me propecia has helped my itching. Not sure if you are using a harsh shampoo or something. Rogaine(minoxidil) is known for causing irritation.

Most seem to use nizoral(which for me was to harsh and caused further itching). I also had pretty bad pimple breakouts that no shampoo was helping. Finally on my 3rd month of propecia + capasual(coal tar shampoo with some salicylic acid in it) has helped both the itching and pimples. They went hand in hand. What else are you using?

 

[Ian Curtis]

If nizoral is too harsh on your scalp, use another shampoo with less ketoconazole.

 

[VoteForPedro]

Cheers, everyone. Thanks for your comments and suggestions. This is what I'm using as a shampoo, by the way: http://www.HealthyHairPlus.com/Oily-Hai ... lscalp.htm

it apparently regulates sebum...not sure if I have seen it being regulated, BUT my hair is less oily, and LOOKS better. Unfortunately, my scalp is still very oily/shiny/sebaucous. YUCK!

But thank you for your suggestion...I may have to make a switch...but this shampoo says it's very gentle...and it certainly feels gentle. Maybe it is the finasteride or the Minoxidil...I certainly HOPE NOT, though! lol