Scalp reaction - 3 months in. Help!

[nostromo]

Hi !
I wonder if I could get some advice. I am three months into generic minoxidil treatment (Headway brand) and have hit a problem. Until now I have had no itching or any problems, but suddenly my scalp is reacting badly :freaked2: In the last two days it has been tremendously itchy, and has become covered in little bumps, like heat bumps. I had my hair cut back to a number two the other day, as I feel "less bald" when I cut my hair back. Surely that has not contibuted to the problem?
I have had some results on minoxidil and am extremely reluctant to stop, but I know that the irritation is down to it. I live in Malaysia, and can't find the Nirazol shampoo or whatever it is called.
Any suggestions? Will a few days off have an impact on regrowth? Or should I just carry on? Is this normal, after three months of no problems?
I live in the tropics, so sweating is an every day thing. I wonder if I may have been sweating more and had an allergic reaction?
Any advice on a gel or skin product which might help would be great!
Thanks

 

[Hans Gruber]

maybe when you had your hair longer you were getting some minoxidil on it and now its shorter youre getting more minoxidil on ya actual scalp?try applying a little less?

order nizoral online,im sure youll have no probs having it delivered to malaysia

 

[-cj-]

You may be reacting to the PPG, you could always try the reduced PPG formula from Dr. Lee (http://www.minoxidil.com)

 

[nostromo]

Thanks Guys.
I wonder if heat reacts badly with the alcohol in the solution.
Could anyone tell me-I normally apply, and then leave my head, without washing it, until evening and then apply my second dose of minoxidil. Does anyone think it might help to wash my head a few hours after application, rather than leave the stuff on my head all day?
Thanks for any suggestions.