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Suggest Treatment For Side Effects Of Minoxidil
Question: I used 2% minoxidil for years with pretty good results. Then about two years ago I seemed to not beable to tolerate it anymore. It burned my scalp and even blistered and itched so bad I couldn't stand it. So I stopped using it and now my hair has gotten extremely thin. Is there anything I can put on my scalp to protect it from having those things happen to it and still get the benefit from the minoxidil?
Brief Answer:
Water based minoxidil
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
Minoxidil shows it's response only till the time it is being continuously used.
It's not minoxidil but the alcohol present in minoxidil lotion which causes allergy.
There are water based or aloevera based minoxidil lotion available.
You can use these.
Take biotin tablet daily for 6 months.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
Water based minoxidil
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
Minoxidil shows it's response only till the time it is being continuously used.
It's not minoxidil but the alcohol present in minoxidil lotion which causes allergy.
There are water based or aloevera based minoxidil lotion available.
You can use these.
Take biotin tablet daily for 6 months.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
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