After six months using Minoxidil 5% and Finasteride, I was having great results, no side effects at all (well, besides dandruff). Three weeks ago it stared itching A LOT. It got so bad, I decided to take a few day break. I think it was 3 days. I started again and this time tried to NOT scratch as best I could. No matter, itching continued. I broke again for a couple of days and restarted. Redness and itching still AND NOW, the hair has gotten SUDDENLY THINNER. Even when it first itched, I still had more hair. It seems like the last week is when I noticed a big difference. I have stopped again today and now I am writing to see what you folks have to say. Thanks!