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  5. Im using minoxidil 5% once a day for male pattern baldness and also doing PRP treatments. The minoxidil seems to be causing dandruff, and Ive been washing my hair every other day. Is it okay to wash my hair daily instead? Would washing it every day be fine for my scalp or could it make things worse?

Im using minoxidil 5% once a day for male pattern baldness and also doing PRP treatments. The minoxidil seems to be causing dandruff, and Ive been washing my hair every other day. Is it okay to wash my hair daily instead? Would washing it every day be fine for my scalp or could it make things worse?

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Im using minoxidil 5% once a day for male pattern baldness and also doing PRP treatments. The minoxidil seems to be causing dandruff, and Ive been washing my hair every other day. Is it okay to wash my hair daily instead? Would washing it every day be fine for my scalp or could it make things worse?

Head wash three times a day is sufficient, dandruff issues could be due to fungal infection u can use topic antifungal medications, visit Dermatologist for appropriate treatment..

Last updated on 18 Dec 2024

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