Really Need Help With Minoxidil And Itching

[michel sapin]

hi guys, ive been using minoxidil liquid for 6 month now, with no noticable result, just a shed at the beginnig, and no regrowth .
Ive been masasging the liquid the first month, but i got some hypertrichossi, so i started to let the minoxidil soak on my scalp . and now ive got really bad itching and red scalp , ive got no shedding but just an intense itching , and sometimes scalp redness.
So i really need help, because my Doctor told me to let it soak , that the pg is a vehicle so no need to massage it .

i know that i could try the foam but ive read a study which says that the liquid is better , and that quote which says that irritation is a good skin for absoprtion .http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3179030/
"It is a fact that the stratum corneum functions as a barrier for skin absorption and abraded or eczematized skin is a weak skin barrier, which leads to enhanced absorption of topical medications."

So i am lost , but i know that minoxidil could help me . I need your advice

 

[michel sapin]

bump

 

[SmoothSailing]

Minoxidil makes my head itch. I apply it along my hairline but it actually itches more on the top of my head for some reason.


Anyways it's working for me and the itch is worth it. I use nizoral 3x week and condition my hair everyday.

 

[Massive]

I had unbearable itching with the liquid version, imagine a dog with fleas, that's how badly i was scratching my head. I was also shedding A LOT, it didn't look like a normal minoxidil shed.
I switched to the foam and my problem was solved. I will also be starting oral minoxidil in addition to the foam.

Anyway I think your valid options are
- buy a reputable pg free liquid version
- use the foam but find a way to increase ur absorbtion i.e. use a derma roller before u apply foam

 

[hairblues]

I had unbearable itching with the liquid version, imagine a dog with fleas, that's how badly i was scratching my head. I was also shedding A LOT, it didn't look like a normal minoxidil shed.
I switched to the foam and my problem was solved. I will also be starting oral minoxidil in addition to the foam.

Anyway I think your valid options are
- buy a reputable pg free liquid version
- use the foam but find a way to increase ur absorption i.e. use a derma roller before u apply foam

New here and i am a woman...thinking about starting minoxidil...Im thinking the foam 5%--i currently use prescription 2% keto for several months 3x a week.

Do you think the 2% Keto aids minoxidil absorption?

 

[Massive]

New here and i am a woman...thinking about starting minoxidil...Im thinking the foam 5%--i currently use prescription 2% keto for several months 3x a week.

Do you think the 2% Keto aids minoxidil absorption?

I honestly have never heard of a synergetic keto/minoxidil absorption effect. However , is the 2% keto 3x a week not drying your hair out ?

 

[hairblues]

I honestly have never heard of a synergetic keto/minoxidil absorption effect. However , is the 2% keto 3x a week not drying your hair out ?

Thanks for responding.

not too much no but i try not to get it on my 'longer' hair i try to focus on scalp and then wash longer part with a drop of gentle shampoo and i use a really good hair masque..i also color my hair by a professional and i think the 'glaze' makes it look shinny and softer.

 

[michel sapin]

thanks for your answer , i have to say that my itch is quite solved . the main root was the fact that i was on a surf trip , and the sea salt and propylene glycol created this insane itching . Now that i'm back home that is way better .

One more thing, do you think that my hypertrichosis of the limb ( forearm, shoulder , hand ) will resolve , now that i have considerably lower my amount of minoxidil?

 

[michel sapin]

bump for hypertrichosis

 

[michel sapin]

So you think my hypertrichosis Will reduce ?
And ive got réal problem with minoxidil application , i dont know if i need to massage it or let it soak.
IVe got thème feeling that massaging is better but it cause hypertrichosis.

 

[michel sapin]

i can't massage the product because it cause me hairy hand . Do you think that if i reduce my amount i will solve my unwanted hair?

 

[Massive]

i can't massage the product because it cause me hairy hand . Do you think that if i reduce my amount i will solve my unwanted hair?

If you use the liquid version, just dab it over, you don't really have to massage it.
If you use the foam you will have to massage it. Just use a glove when massaging, I've seen guys on youtube using a glove when applying liquid/foam to scalp and facial hair.
If you don't mind then upload a pix to see how hair your hands are, i highly doubt it's that bad.

 

[yetti]

All minoxidil liquids are not exactly the same. If you are not using name brand Rogaine liquid, I would try it.

 

[michel sapin]

thx massive , do ou think that if i just let the liquid minoxidil soak on my scalp witthout rubbing it it will work the same ?
i am doing this since 3 week and ive got the feeling that is less efficient .
And i got a global hypertrichosis , hand , face, shoulder , forearm .
I have pluck the unwanted hair , but i dont want it to grow back thicker