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Scalp is sore to the touch after nizoral and minoxidil. Any suggestions?

April 10, 2015
Asked By:leoncoles in East Texas, PA

I have started using nizoral shampoo and started using minoxidil, scalp has now however become more aggravated and is now sore to the touch. I was diagnosed with genetic hairloss, and seborrhoeic dermatitis. Will this "aggravated scalp' lead to permanent damage to hair follicles. There is no blood or scabbing of any sort just a sore scalp, very little swelling type bumps (2-3) and skin cells/ dandruff.

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Answer: If your scalp is sore after using a product such as Nizoral or minoxidil then you probably have an allergic type of reaction.

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Answer: If your scalp is sore after using a product such as Nizoral or minoxidil then you probably have an allergic type of reaction.

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
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April 13, 2015

Answer: Scalp Dermatitis Secondary to Minoxidil

Brian Goertz, MD (retired)
April 13, 2015

Answer: Scalp Dermatitis Secondary to Minoxidil

Brian Goertz, MD (retired)

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