The biggest downside to Minoxidil use definitely has to be the flakes that it creates in your hair. These flakes are not your typical dandruff flakes, as these can be huge and easily spotted by anyone who notices you. Everywhere I go, I have to be cautious that I do not rub my head or mess with my hair too much or else the flakes will come to the surface of my hair and reveal themselves. These Minoxidil flakes are very annoying, and I wish there was a way to prevent them.
Some say the flakes are a result of dried Minoxidil on your scalp, but I have no clue if this is true or not. It sounds reasonable enough... You cannot brush them out, because the flakes will multiply. For instance, if you try to grab a flakes from your hair that is close to your scalp, when you rub your scalp, more flakes will pop up. So, if you brush your hair, it will just cause more and more flakes. People like me who have thin hair that they are trying to save do not like to run a brush through their hair too much. We are self-conscious of our hair, and brushes often pull and damage our hair.
The only way to deal with the Minoxidil flakes is to wash your hair thoroughly and do minimal styling. I carefully pull out the flakes that are noticeable and leave my hair as it is. I have curly hair and it is difficult to style, so this is easy for me. Someone who needs to do a lot of work to their hair to get it looking right may have a hard time doing this, as Minoxidil flakes constantly pop up when you touch your scalp.
If you are in public and don't have access to a mirror, make sure to leave your hair alone. Do not run your hands through your hair unless you want flakes coming out everywhere. Other people will notice them, and you will have absolutely no idea that they are there. Minoxidil flakes are the price you pay for dealing with your hair loss. It does suck, but I think the annoyance is worth the hair growth results in the end. Once you learn how to deal with the dandruff, it's not such a big deal.
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