Itchy Scalp

oprahnoodlemantra · Dec 25, 2005

I'm sure this has been asked a lot. I have been on Propecia for approximately 3 months. During this time, my scalp has been itching the patches that I am experiencing thinner hair. Is this a good or bad sign?
Thanks

cook'n'milkies · Dec 25, 2005

I don't have any real basis with this, but I think increased itchiness while on treatment could be new hair growth within the scalp, like when you're face itches when growing a beard. Now all that remains is to wait a couple months till those hairs grow long enough to emerge from the scalp.

Just a theory.

I've got some itchiness too

Dinzy · Dec 25, 2005

Many people experience the itching and subsequent thinning. I had it before going on finasteride so I am not sure why you are just experiencing it now since you are on finasteride. Perhaps the finasteride hasn't kicked in yet.

oprahnoodlemantra · Dec 27, 2005

Thanks, both of you, for your help! I forgot to include that I use Pantene Pro-V: Full & Thick, and Nioxin: Cleanser. Are these known to cause itchy scalp? Thanks!