Dry skin after minoxidil(morr5)

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Asked for Male, 21 Years

I've been using minoxidil for almost one week and the skin of the affected area starts to get dry. I want know if I can apply some moisturizer on the my crown area where I've been using it. If so, then do I have apply it before morr 5 or after applying the minoxidil solution.

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Dr. Rashmi Aderao

Dermatologist 13 yrs exp Pune

Use hairoil instead of Moisturizer. Atleast 2 hours after minoxidil.

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U can use specific hair conditioner... for detailed prescription do direct online consultation by sending photos