Has fin cured your itchy scalp?
    Finasteride/Dutasteride 4/27/2026

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    In this question or advice post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💊 Finasteride (oral) 2 months
    💧 Ketoconazole (topical) every other day
    the tone is 😐 neutral with some improvement in shedding results.

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    Finasteride users often experience itchy scalps, which may improve over time, but many rely on ketoconazole shampoo to manage symptoms. Some users find that finasteride helps with hair shedding, but not with scalp irritation, which may require additional treatment.
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