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      community Scalp, eyebrow, eyelash and pubic hair loss.

       7 upvotes 8 years ago
      The user experienced significant hair loss on the scalp, eyebrows, eyelashes, and pubic area, along with itchy, flaky skin and red patches. They have a history of eczema and dermatitis and suspect that stopping shampoo use and taking Ritalin may have contributed to the issue.

      community What is this pigmentation around my follicles?

      in Chat  29 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses potential causes of pigmentation around hair follicles, suggesting sebum buildup, autoimmune conditions, or dermatitis. Treatments mentioned include finasteride, dutasteride, and an anti-inflammatory diet, with a recommendation to consult a doctor for a proper diagnosis.

      community Potential way to differentiate good and bad sheds?

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 3 years ago
      User discusses hair loss treatments, including fluridil, minoxidil, tretinoin, melatonin, stemoxydine, ketoconazole, and piroctone olamine. They suggest that shedding healthy terminal hairs may be bad, while shedding weaker hairs could indicate a beneficial treatment effect.

      community Washing hair every day instead of a couple times a week

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 5 years ago
      The user discusses the potential impact of external DHT in sebum on hair loss and plans to wash their hair daily with salicylic acid exfoliation. They believe this might help reduce hair loss despite internal factors.

      community Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLS) in shampoos

       4 upvotes 10 years ago
      Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLS) in shampoos and its potential impact on thinning hair. The user follows a regimen of shampoo, keto shampoo, and conditioner, seeking suggestions for better products.

      community Dry flakes from topical fin use

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing white flakes and a greasy look from using a topical solution containing 0.025% finasteride, 8% minoxidil, 0.01% retinoic acid, and 1% hydrocortisone. Suggestions include reducing application frequency, using a brush to clean the scalp, and considering alcohol-free alternatives.

      community Let's talk keratin products and hair loss

      in Styling  2 upvotes 8 months ago
      OP is considering using a keratin gel to improve hair quality and is concerned about its safety and visual impact on a slightly balding crown. Users discuss shampoo frequency, with some suggesting less frequent use for better hair health, but OP prefers regular shampoo and conditioner for silky hair.

      community Scalp Calcification - Inflamation

       6 upvotes 7 years ago
      A young male in his twenties discusses hair loss, mentioning the use of Minoxidil, topical finasteride, and occasional derma rolling. He inquires about scalp inflammation, fibrosis, and the potential benefits of magnesium oil and scalp massages for improving blood flow and hair health.

      community Capilia longa...?

      in Question 7 years ago
      The user is using Minoxidil, finasteride, Nizoral, and dermarolling for hair loss but is not seeing results. They are considering trying a product called "capilia longa" for beard growth and are questioning its effectiveness.

      community Hair follicle neogenesis

       7 upvotes 10 years ago
      A user plans to experiment with creating new hair follicles using methods like derma rolling, applying lithium chloride, tannic acid, and various other substances including caffeine, ketoconazole, and raspberry ketones. They also consider using anti-inflammatories, immunosuppressants, and DHT inhibitors to potentially improve results.

      community PSA: Greasy, product laden hair makes the scalp 10x more visible

      in Treatment  30 upvotes 1 year ago
      Greasy or product-laden hair can make the scalp appear more visible, leading some to mistakenly think they are balding. Proper hair washing and avoiding heavy products can help assess true hair thickness, and treatments like finasteride are used by some for actual hair loss.

      community CURLY HAIR HELP: Some questions about scalp buildup from topical minox

      in Minoxidil  2 upvotes 9 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, including finasteride, Nizoral shampoo, peppermint/castor oil with saw palmetto, and plans to start oral minoxidil. The user seeks advice on managing scalp buildup and flakiness from topical minoxidil, especially for curly hair, and considers using both oral and topical minoxidil.

      community 1000's of new tiny white hairs

      in Is this regrowth?  270 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user observed new tiny white hairs after 12 days of using minoxidil, finasteride, microneedling, and biotin, hoping they will become terminal hairs. Others advise that while some hairs may not fully grow, consistent treatment, patience, and scalp massages could enhance results.

      community WHITE STUFF COMING OUT OF SCALP

       4 upvotes 8 years ago
      The conversation discusses hair regrowth after a health condition, with the appearance of white substance on the scalp. Suggestions include it being sebum or White Piedra, with a recommendation to try Nizoral.

      community A 100-day transformation of shedding

      in Progress Pictures  8 upvotes 10 months ago
      OP shared a 100-day progress on reducing hair shedding using Minoxidil and Dorpang scalp serum, noting healthier hair growth. Other users discussed their own treatments, including Minoxidil, ketoconazole, saw palmetto, and pumpkin seed oil, with some considering finasteride if needed.

      community DHT Harms Scalp Microbiome: DHT Itch is REAL

      in Research/Science  416 upvotes 1 year ago
      Increased Malassezia and Cutibacterium in the scalp microbiome are linked to higher sebum production and inflammation in androgenetic alopecia (AGA). Treatments include ciclopirox shampoo, benzoyl peroxide shampoo, clobetasol propionate, calcipotriol, minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride.

      community Itching scalp and dandruff when i scratch it

      in Product  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about managing an itchy, flaky scalp, possibly due to psoriasis, and the use of a hydrating conditioner to address dryness. The user is concerned about using conditioner due to experiencing telogen effluvium.

      community Huge hair shedding on Astaxanthin.

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 2 months ago
      Astaxanthin may cause increased hair shedding, affecting even transplanted hair and eyebrows. The user has tried various treatments for androgenic alopecia, including minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.