Still itching after stopping minoxidil. Any suggestions?

September 1, 2016
Asked By:antosenpai in London, GB

I am 29 yo female. I had to stop minoxidil 5% after 3 weeks because of massive shed and horrible itching. Long story short I never really needed a treatment but was scared to death and the clinic wasn't professional and put me on it. Was never told about the shed either and my fault for trusting them. Now my problem is... I understad the shed will continue for a while, but is the itching/burning feeling on my scalp still normal after 1 month since I stopped? Thanks... I am scared, please help...

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Answer: If you are having issues with your scalp, it is best to contact your doctor and follow up with an examination.

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Answer: If you are having issues with your scalp, it is best to contact your doctor and follow up with an examination.

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Answer: Hair loss -- PRP, Progesterone, Viviscal, Rogaine, Finesteride, Spironolactone, follicular unit (FUE) hair transplantation/ARTAS

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September 1, 2016

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