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Minoxidil-Fin topical related allergy
Can changing minoxidil finasteride topical brand cause allergy?
Was on 1 month Hair4U topical solution (Alcohol 42 % )and had no sort of allergy .
Switched to Tugain Men F+ 5% this month (Alcohol percentage not mentioned). The box also mentions Lipid based technology) - and started getting small rashes/rough skin behind ears, on both sides of nostrils and also on forehead.
The previous brand also had alcohol in it but got no allergy. Do I need to switch back to my old brand? Or use alcohol free minoxidil. If yes will be equally effective as alcohol based minoxidil. Kindly help. Thank you so much in advance.
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Alcohol in minoxidil solution can cause allergy
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Not like that..You are suffering from hormonal changes causing Androgenetic alopecia causing hair fall. It's completely stoppable even regrowth of hair is possible with certain medications without any side effects. Treatment depends on the grade of hair loss. So, it's a must for diagnosing which grade, you are in for an effective treatment. Please send photos of your head, by direct online consultation for accurate diagnosis and proper treatment.
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Yes minoxidil with alcohol can cause the allergy
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Always use the minoxidil with out alcohol and treatment varies with severity
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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required..
Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription & guidance.
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Can be a totally different condition
Will need to see the rash
Allergy is a possibility
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Dr. Raina Arora
Dermatologist
8 yrs exp
Ajmer
Minoxidil and PEG another common constituent is known to cause allergy in some patients but the sites that you are describing is unlikely to be due to allergy. You most likely have seborrheic dermatitis which is aggravated by minoxidil. To confirm you should consult a dermatologist and which will help you better manage the situation
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Dr. Moin Ahmad Siddiqui
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Lucknow
Yes it can cause
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