Anybody have any remedies for an irritated scalp with treatment?
    Technology 12/13/2025

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    In this question or advice post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    • Finasteride 0.25 2x daily 1 year
    • Minoxidil 0.25 2x daily 1 year
    • Tretinoin 2x daily a few days
    the tone is 😐 neutral.

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    The user is experiencing scalp irritation after increasing their finasteride and minoxidil dosage with tretinoin and is considering reducing application frequency. They seek advice on managing the irritation.
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