1.5 Weeks on Minoxidil: Itching, Pimples, and Shedding with Spiro/Finasteride?

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I started using minox 1.5 weeks ago. I have a couple of questions

  1. I’ve tried to quell the itching, and some pimples, I’ve gotten since starting (aloe, nizoral), but Idk what else to try to stop it, any suggestions that won’t be too harsh on my easily breakable hair (dry combing can even break it)?
  2. My derm just said he’d Rx me spiro or finastercide. Now I see those have shedding at the beginning too. Does anyone know if I’m already shedding from minox, do either oral increase the minox shedding (each one has it’s own shedding effect separately) or no since I’ll start them so soon after the minox?
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For the itching and pimples, consider trying topical CBD oil with MCT to reduce inflammation. For the fragile hair problem, it might just be initial shedding as your scalp adjusts. Starting fin or spiro can also cause a separate shedding phase. Each one acts differently: min is like fertilizer for hair growth, while fin reduces DHT. So overlapping shedding might happen, but they don’t necessarily increase each other’s effects. Check out The Beginner’s Guide for more info.

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Thanks, I hadn’t heard about the cbd w/ mct oil! also saw your other message (thanks!) about possibly reducing strength which I assume you meant like 5% to 3%?

by fragile I meant breakage/piece of a shaft not full hairs coming out. I’ve had that for several years, really breakable hair, so i’m always cautious about new products or wearing hats because i’ve seen really bad breakage from that. but mct oil is probably like conditioner/not harsh on hair.