A 24-year-old male is using topical finasteride 0.1% with minoxidil 5% and oral finasteride 1 mg to treat hair loss but is experiencing scalpflaking from the topical solution. He is considering switching to a minoxidil foam without propylene glycol and continuing oral finasteride due to its effectiveness.
The user is using 5% topical minoxidil twice daily and 1.25 mg oral finasteride for hair thinning at the temples. They are considering switching to once-daily minoxidil due to scalpflakiness and future time constraints.
The user has been using Minoxidil and Finasteride since late 2019 with good results but is experiencing a dry, flaky scalp and shedding hairs. They also use Nizoral, biotin, zinc, magnesium, and collagen supplements, and their dermatologist prescribed fluocinolone acetonide to reduce flaking.
Minoxidil can cause scalpflaking and dryness, often due to its alcohol content. Switching to foam minoxidil or using antifungal shampoos like Ketoconazole may help reduce these side effects.