Hydrocortisone helps with itch
    8/25/2017

    From the encyclopedia
    Hydrocortisone →

    Mild corticosteroid used on the skin and scalp

    Minoxidil →

    Vasodilator used on the scalp and, at low doses, as a tablet

    At a glance
    In this side effect report post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💧 Hydrocortisone (topical) 1%
    the tone is 😀 positive with effective for itchiness results.

    Other terms

    Hydrocortisone helps relieve scalp itchiness, possibly caused by minoxidil. Users discuss its effectiveness for managing this side effect.
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      community Is hydrocortisone that bad for your scalp?

       1 upvotes 2 years ago
      Hydrocortisone is not recommended for long-term use on the scalp due to potential side effects like thinning and steroid-related issues. Alternatives like foam minoxidil or oral minoxidil are suggested, though foam may be less effective.

      community topical cetirizine to control scalp inflammation

       4 upvotes 4 years ago
      The user applies a topical solution containing minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, retinoic acid, and hydrocortisone to address scalp inflammation and is considering adding cetirizine to the mix. They are calculating the correct amount of cetirizine to add to their formula and have paused this approach to retry oral minoxidil.

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       3 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user applies 2ml of a lotion containing 5% minoxidil, 0.3% finasteride, hydrocortisone butyrate, and cetirizine before bed, but it leaves a residue on the scalp. Another user suggests reducing the amount to 1ml, as 2ml results in a high finasteride dosage.

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