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      community Facial hair loss

      in Treatment 5 years ago
      User noticed beard and sideburn hair loss, and thinning eyebrows, diagnosed with alopecia barbae and male pattern baldness, and prescribed Desonide cream. User seeks feedback on Desonide cream.

      community 37 days using ketoconazole shampoo, progress?

      in Chat  25 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user is using ketoconazole shampoo, organic vinegar, iced aloe vera gel, and sulfur soap to address hair loss, avoiding minoxidil and finasteride unless necessary. Some users see improvement, while others suggest adding finasteride for better results.

      community RU58841 vehicle penetration (Study for minoxidil)

      in Treatment  12 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user mixes their own RU58841 solution and found that increasing the ethanol content improved absorption and reduced scalp itching. A study on minoxidil showed that penetration increased with higher ethanol concentrations, reaching maximum penetration at 90% ethanol.

      community biotin leads to acne and sebum on scalp ??

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      User is experiencing increased sebum, dandruff, and acne after taking a supplement containing biotin, iron, zinc, and calcium pantothenate along with finasteride. They are questioning if biotin is the cause and whether they should stop taking it.
      19M: Finasteride Not Helping Seb Derm and Hair Loss

      community 19M: Finasteride Not Helping Seb Derm and Hair Loss

      in Basic Questions  94 upvotes 5 days ago
      A 19-year-old is experiencing worsening hair loss and severe seborrheic dermatitis despite using finasteride for six months. Nizoral (ketoconazole) is no longer effective, and they are seeking over-the-counter solutions and advice for an upcoming dermatologist visit.

      community 2% Ketoconazole/Nizoral Daily?

      in Ketoconazole  11 upvotes 7 months ago
      Using 2% ketoconazole daily can dry out the scalp; 1-2 times a week is recommended. Combining ketoconazole with treatments like minoxidil, alfatradiol, and fluridil can help manage hair loss effectively.

      community ZINC Causing excessive hair shedding!

      in Product  1 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user experienced excessive hair shedding after taking 17 mg of Zinc gluconate daily for acne. They are seeking advice on similar experiences and solutions.

      community 0-5 months: almost perfect hair regrowth. But now, after ten months….

      in Update  16 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth with topical finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, and dermarolling, but later faced severe hair shedding after stopping dermarolling and reducing ketoconazole use. Suggestions included switching to oral treatments, resuming dermarolling, and considering lifestyle changes.

      community I hate what my hair does to me!

      in Chat  32 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about a person struggling with inconsistent hair styling due to thinning hair, despite being on hair loss medications. They find that ketoconazole 2% shampoo helps, but conditioning makes their hair look worse; others suggest staying consistent with treatment and using hair fibers for events.

      community Itchy and red scalp from treatment

      in General  53 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced no regrowth after nine months on minoxidil and developed red bumps after starting finasteride. They also use Nizoral 2%, which helps slightly, but minoxidil causes intense itching.

      community Dim: high estradiol levels what to do

      in Chat  8 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user is experiencing facial bloating from low-dose topical finasteride due to high estradiol levels and is seeking advice on using DIM to manage this issue, including dosage and brand recommendations.

      community I’ve been using Finasteride (7 years), RU58841, Stemoxydine, and 2% Keto shampoo (3 days a week) and my scalp is still really itchy and inflamed. Why?

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has been using Finasteride for 7 years, RU58841, Stemoxydine, and 2% Ketoconazole shampoo for hair loss treatment but still experiences an itchy and inflamed scalp. They have not yet tried the prescribed oral Minoxidil and are considering lifestyle factors like diet and sleep as potential contributors to the issue.

      community Pointless to use ketoconazol 1%

      in Ketoconazole  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about the ineffectiveness of 1% ketoconazole for hair loss, with the user stating that studies support the 2% version and even that has minimal results. The user also mentions using minoxidil, which dries out their scalp, and ketoconazole worsens it.

      community Itchy scalp with fin/min - what should i do?

      in General  30 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user started using 0.1% finasteride and 5% minoxidil twice daily and experienced an itchy scalp. Suggestions include checking for allergies, dry scalp, or seborrheic dermatitis.

      community Redness and flaking from topical minoxidil

      in Minoxidil  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      Topical minoxidil with tretinoin is causing redness, stinging, and flaking on the scalp. Reducing application frequency and using anti-dandruff shampoo may help alleviate symptoms over time.

      community Progress check - 6 months apart.

      in Is this regrowth?  36 upvotes 11 months ago
      The conversation is about a user's hair loss treatment regimen, which includes daily finasteride, topical minoxidil, derma rolling, and Nizoral shampoo. Opinions vary on the effectiveness of the regimen, with some users suggesting additional treatments like oral minoxidil and dutasteride, while others debate the presence of a scalp fungus and the impact of microneedling.

      community 3 months of min/fin + ketoconazol 2% and derma stamp 0.75mm.

      in Progress Pictures  9 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically using topical minoxidil, oral finasteride, ketoconazole, and derma stamping. Users share their experiences, with one noting improved scalp health and slight regrowth, while another considers switching treatments due to lack of progress.

      community Ru58841 completely got rid of my seb derm

      in Chat  7 upvotes 2 years ago
      RU58841 cured seborrheic dermatitis, oily scalp, dandruff, and scalp pain, improving hair health when combined with Minoxidil. Another user noted diet impacts their seborrheic dermatitis and that finasteride hasn't changed their condition.

      community 1 year of min+fin+ketoconazole

      in Progress Pictures  1058 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has been using minoxidil daily, finasteride three times a week, and ketoconazole 1-3 times a week for a year to treat hair loss, resulting in noticeable hair regrowth at the hairline and temples, with minor side effects like itching and dandruff. They started with minoxidil a month before the other treatments and experienced an initial shedding phase for about six weeks.

      community Update on "nothing working": think I found my issue

      in Update  21 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user discovered that a buildup of sebum and residue was preventing Minoxidil and finasteride from working effectively. After thorough scalp cleaning, hair shedding reduced significantly, and microneedling became more effective.