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      community How to stop flaky skin from Minoxidil (no foam)?

      in Minoxidil  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      Minoxidil can cause flaky skin, and users suggest using ketoconazole 2% shampoo three times a week and a pH-balanced shampoo on other days to help manage it. Argan oil was considered but may leave hair oily.

      community How to use conditioner and essential oils without it touching roots?

      in Chat  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is seeking advice on applying conditioner and essential oils without touching the scalp due to thinning hair, while using treatments like topical finasteride, minoxidil, and pyril. They are experimenting with hair care routines and have noticed some improvements with their current treatment regimen.

      community topical minoxidil, botana oil, coconut moisturizer, derma stamping, derma rolling, 3% salicylic acid shampoo, and scalp massage results thus far

      in Progress Pictures  5 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user shares their hair loss treatment routine, which includes topical minoxidil, botana oil, coconut moisturizer, derma stamping, derma rolling, 3% salicylic acid shampoo, and scalp massage. Suggestions include adding finasteride, switching to 2% ketoconazole shampoo, and using rosemary oil instead of botana oil.

      community Am I doing too much?

      in Am I balding?  4 upvotes 8 years ago
      The user has been using finasteride, minoxidil, Viviscal, biotin, saw palmetto, fish oil, and alternating shampoos to combat hair loss but continues to experience thinning, especially at the hairline. They are considering trying dutasteride but are hesitant, and they are contemplating shaving their head if the situation doesn't improve.

      community Products recommendation wanted

      in Product 2 years ago
      The conversation is about seeking advice on the potential benefits of two different hair sprays for hair loss, with a list of ingredients provided for each. Specific treatments were not discussed.

      community 1 year 1 month into fin, new regrowth

      in Chat  8 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user increased finasteride to 1mg daily, stopped using ketoconazole and pyrithione zinc shampoos, and started using regular pH balanced shampoo with tea tree oil, rosemary/peppermint oil, and microneedling. They are now seeing new hair regrowth at the hairline and temples.

      community What supplements or extra dtuff do you guys do for your hair?

      in Product  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      OP uses multivitamins, collagen, biotin, keratin, omega-3, satin bonnet, dandruff shampoo, oil moisturizer, and sun exposure for hair care. Users suggest adding antioxidants, probiotics, pumpkin seed oil, vitamin D, iron, and dermastamping.

      community Dandruff and Topical Solutions

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  2 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user is using a topical solution with finasteride, minoxidil, and retinoic acid, which causes scalp residue and dryness. They seek advice on removing residue and keeping the scalp moisturized.

      community This got rid of my minoxidil itch

      in Product  5 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user found relief from minoxidil-induced scalp itch by using a different product, as Nizoral dried out their scalp and worsened the condition. The conversation focuses on managing side effects of hair loss treatments.

      community Oral 5mg minoxidil and 1mg finastride

      in Product  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about using 5mg oral minoxidil, 1mg oral finasteride, and Keto shampoo for hair loss, with additional supplements like Biotin, multivitamins, and Vitamin D3 with K2. Suggestions include possibly switching to 2.5mg dutasteride instead of finasteride.

      community 3 month update on min. Added keto shampoo. Startinf dut

      in General  94 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user started using topical and oral Minoxidil in December 2024, added ketoconazole shampoo in February 2025, and began using topical Dutasteride mixed with Minoxidil. The ketoconazole shampoo stopped scalp itchiness, but the hairline looks the same, with existing hairs appearing frail and thin.

      community Caffeine + Dimethylglycine (DMG) Shampoo research

      in Research/Science  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user discusses the potential of caffeine and DMG in shampoo for treating hair loss, citing a pending patent and personal plans to test it. They find it more convenient than using minoxidil, tretinoin, and microneedling.

      community Reducing Scalp Inflammation

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 5 years ago
      The conversation discusses treatments for scalp inflammation, suggesting options like scalp massage, changing shampoos, using aloe vera, Tgel, nizoral shampoo, topical cetirizine, and consulting a dermatologist. Finasteride was mentioned as helpful for reducing inflammation, but with side effects.

      community Nizoral is drying my hair and I don’t know what else to do

      in Minoxidil  5 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 25-year-old woman with androgenic alopecia is experiencing hair dryness and damage after using topical minoxidil and Nizoral. She is advised to reduce washing frequency, use a bond builder like K18, apply a silicone-based serum, and consider using a shower filter and different oils like argan oil for better hair health.

      community Is washing hair every other day with keto bad?

      in Chat  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      Using ketoconazole shampoo for seborrheic dermatitis is generally fine, but opinions vary on frequency, with some suggesting every other day and others less often. Proper scalp cleaning is emphasized to prevent itching and burning.

      community 3.5months dutasteride,min,ketoconazole shampoo

      in Progress Pictures  204 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user shared progress pictures showing significant hair growth after using minoxidil, dutasteride, and ketoconazole shampoo. They reported seeing results in 1.5-2 months and discussed the effectiveness of oral treatments over topical ones.

      community 58M: Nizoral Stopped Working for Scalp Itching, Alternatives?

      in General  100 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 58-year-old uses finasteride for hair loss and has tried various shampoos, finding Equate T-gel effective for controlling itching. Nizoral was previously effective but no longer works, and DermaKB hasn't been used long enough to assess its effectiveness.

      community Hair Loss Due To Chlorine and Hard Metals In Water?

      in Research/Science  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      Hair loss possibly caused by chlorine and heavy metals in water was addressed by using a shower filter, ketoconazole shampoo, and PRP sessions, which stopped the hair loss but did not lead to regrowth. Other users suggested similar experiences and solutions, emphasizing the importance of a good water filter and patience for potential regrowth.