Using vitamin C in shampoo to adjust pH levels can improve hair health and reduce oiliness and dandruff. The user mixed vitamin C powder with conditioner, achieving positive results.
A 19-year-old male with seborrheic dermatitis (SD) experienced significant hair loss and uses keto shampoo, zinc, and Nizoral to manage it. He inquires about the potential for regrowth and whether adding finasteride would help.
A user is seeking a sodium lauryl sulfate-free ketoconazole shampoo for hair loss treatment. They are unable to find one and are asking for recommendations.
The conversation discusses whether a 2 in 1 shampoo and conditioner with ketoconazole 1% is less effective than using the shampoo alone for someone with a dry scalp and seborrheic dermatitis. The focus is on choosing the right product for hair and scalp health.
The user follows an intensive hair loss protocol including dutasteride, biotin, black tea, pumpkin seed oil, peppermint shampoo, rosemary conditioner, mukemame, soy milk, lycopene, garlic, magnesium, chamomile, spicy food, citrus bergamot, zinc, multivitamins, kefir, and Greek yogurt. They plan to alternate between pumpkin seed oil and safflower oil and will share before and after pictures.
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.
A user experienced hair thinning and scalp issues after using a sebum-regulating shampoo and perm treatments. They are advised to consider potential allergies, try a simple shampoo, and research treatments like finasteride for possible male pattern baldness.
The user experienced scalp irritation from a Finasteride and Minoxidil spray and serum. They are considering switching to foam, oral treatments, or another provider.
Users discuss whether Koshine reduces sebum and scalp itchiness. Some report reduced sebum and seborrheic dermatitis, while others debate the effectiveness of anti-androgens like RU58841 for hair loss.
Aloe vera gel can help reduce scalp inflammation and "DHT itch" associated with hair loss, particularly in those with androgenic alopecia and seborrheic dermatitis. It's suggested to use aloe vera alongside treatments like finasteride and ketoconazole shampoo to manage symptoms and promote scalp health.
The post and conversation discuss the link between DHT (a hormone), scalp itchiness, and hair loss. Some users share their experiences and treatments, including the use of fluconazole, corticosteroids, and ketoconazole shampoo, with one user suspecting minoxidil as a potential cause of their symptoms.
A user with seborrheic dermatitis is experiencing bald spots and hair thinning despite changing their diet and taking oral minoxidil. Another user suggests using ketoconazole shampoo properly, using a scalp massager, applying rosemary/peppermint oil, keeping hair short, and taking fish oil to improve scalp health.
The user experienced positive hair regrowth using a routine of microneedling every 3 days, applying a blend of castor oil with peppermint and rosemary, bhringraj oil, and moringa oil, and using Pura D'Or DHT-blocking shampoo. They also take multivitamins and saw palmetto daily, reporting no side effects from saw palmetto.
The user "Venom7337" shared their progress with hair loss, mentioning the treatments they used: Dutasteride, Minoxidil, and Ketoconazole shampoo. They hope to see further improvement in hair density and hairline.
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.
The conversation is about evaluating the ingredients in Davines VOLU shampoo for potential red flags. The user is concerned about which ingredients to avoid despite the shampoo being sulfate-free.
The conversation discusses using Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 for hair loss treatment. It also inquires about the effectiveness of a specific shampoo for fighting dandruff.
The conversation is about trying Keratin Microsphere products for hair loss, specifically SAF 100 Pro, but no noticeable results were observed. The user also mentioned using a Hairclub wand.
The user treated seborrheic dermatitis by cutting sugar, improving sleep, using four different shampoos, and occasionally using steroids. Their hair is growing back thicker and new hair is appearing.
Azelaic acid is discussed for its anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal properties, which can improve scalp health and potentially boost hair growth. It is suggested for topical use, especially alongside minoxidil.
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.
The user is using 1% ketoconazole shampoo, 5% minoxidil foam, and a multi-peptide hair serum to address hair loss, aiming to improve from Norwood 5 to Norwood 3. They are considering adding topical finasteride if current treatments show progress and plan to use cosmetic products like fibers and DermMatch for appearance enhancement.
Using a silicone shampoo brush with ketoconazole shampoo may increase hair shedding if used roughly. Hair that sheds during shampooing would have fallen out eventually.
The user experienced hair thinning despite using finasteride and switched to a ketoconazole shampoo without sulfates to address scalp itching and dandruff. They hope this will stop further hair thinning.
The conversation is about finding effective shampoos and conditioners for dandruff, excluding ketoconazole. The user mentions trying Paul Mitchell Tea Tree shampoo and Purology, and seeks at-home treatment recommendations.
Piroctone Olamine at 1% is recommended for reducing scalp inflammation and encouraging hair growth. The user seeks recommendations for UK shampoos/conditioners containing this ingredient.