Title: Can topical dutasteride residue on pillows cause ear redness?

General Basic Questions
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I’ve been applying 1.0 mg of topical dutasteride at night. Lately, I’ve noticed my ear turning red and feeling inflamed throughout the next day, especially when I get warm.

I’m trying to isolate this from other triggers like coffee or stress. Is it possible that residue from the solution on my pillowcase is causing a contact reaction or irritation on my ear while I sleep? Has anyone else experienced localized redness or skin thickening on the ear specifically from their topical hair loss treatment transferring to their pillow?

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Yeah, it’s possible that residue from your topical dutasteride could be causing irritation if it transfers to your pillow. Make sure the application area is dry before sleeping, change your pillowcase often, and see if that helps reduce the redness. Keep track of any patterns with the irritation too.