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Can I use minoxidil every alternate day along with finasteride every day. I suffer from seborrheic dermatitis?

December 31, 2016
Asked By:Avi12355 in Mumbai, IN

I suffer from sebbhoric dermatitis and hair loss. My doctor has prescribed me a overnight salicylic acid and coal tar lotion to be applied every night along with 1 mg finasteride and minoxidil. However my doctor says me to use anti dandruff lotion at morning and minoxidil at night. However I could not use anti dandruff lotion in morning due to some reasons . Can I alternate the use of minoxidil every other day and anti dandruff lotion every other day.

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Answer: Minoxidil and finasteride

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