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      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 Scarring Alopecia and NSAIDs?

      in Female  4 upvotes 5 years ago
      The user suspects scarring alopecia and is exploring NSAIDs and turmeric/pepper for inflammation-related hair loss, having experienced burning and thinning with finasteride and testosterone reduction. They are seeking feedback while unable to afford a dermatologist.

      community Finally Scalp Folliculitis-Free after 2 Decades of Suffering

      in Treatment  62 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 37-year-old male resolved scalp folliculitis by adopting a low-histamine diet and taking Vitamin A, Zinc, and Fish Oil, leading to better skin health and thicker hair. He warns about the potential toxicity of excessive Vitamin A intake.
      What kind of balding is this?

      community What kind of balding is this?

      in General  69 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 34-year-old male is experiencing hair loss on the sides of his head, with inflammation and itchiness, while the top remains thick. He is using topical dutasteride and keto shampoo to address the issue.

      community What’s the most effective way to beat Serb Derm?

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      OP struggles with scalp flakes causing hair loss and has tried Selsun Blue, Ketoconazole, and ZPT Shampoo without success. Suggestions include using salicylic acid shampoo, shaving the head, using Nizoral, and combining treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride.

      community Shedding with topical dutasteride (month 4)

      in Progress Pictures  29 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user shared progress pictures after using topical dutasteride for 4 months, experiencing heavy shedding at month 2, which returned to baseline 1.5 months ago. Previous treatments with topical and oral finasteride and minoxidil were ineffective or caused side effects, and the user is hopeful about the shedding phase indicating potential effectiveness of topical dutasteride.

      community Shedding continues on 6 months fin

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  5 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 35-year-old is experiencing continued hair shedding despite using Finasteride, 2% Ketoconazole shampoo, and dermarolling. They plan to ask their doctor about adding oral Minoxidil and possibly switching to Dutasteride.

      community 43, Experiencing Shedding 6 Months After Switching to Dutasteride

      in Basic Questions  139 upvotes 1 month ago
      A 43-year-old experienced hair loss and used Finasteride successfully for 18 years before switching to Dutasteride due to renewed thinning. After 6 months on Dutasteride, they experienced itching and increased hair loss, leading to concerns about prolonged shedding and considering switching back to Finasteride.

      community DUPA / APHK discussion ( Diffuse unpatterned alopecia / Acquired Progressive Hair Kinkering )

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 6 years ago
      The user discusses their experience with diffuse unpatterned alopecia and acquired progressive hair kinkering, noting improvements with treatments including biotin, pantothenic acid, finasteride, ketoconazole, and zinc pyrithione shampoo. They report thicker, healthier hair and improved scalp condition, attributing success mainly to biotin, pantothenic acid, and finasteride.

      community Hydrocortisone cream

       7 upvotes 9 years ago
      A 30-year-old male with thinning hair and an itchy, oily scalp found that hydrocortisone cream eliminated dandruff and itching and seemed to thicken his hair. He avoided minoxidil and finasteride due to potential side effects and noted that Nizoral and Head & Shoulders worsened his symptoms.

      community Losing ground on Dut + Min + Ketoconazole

      in General  77 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 25-year-old male using Dutasteride, oral Minoxidil, and Ketoconazole shampoo is experiencing increased hair shedding and vellus hair growth along the hairline. Concerns are raised about whether this is a seasonal shed or a potential setback.
      If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

      community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

      in Research  830 upvotes 1 year ago
      Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.

      community How did you all stop the itching that occurs where you are balding?

      in Treatment  17 upvotes 1 year ago
      People discussed solutions for scalp itching related to hair loss, with treatments including finasteride, dutasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, and Alpecin Hybrid shampoo. Some users found relief by adjusting dosages of finasteride or switching to dutasteride, while others recommended specific shampoos or prescription options like olux foam.

      community DUPA - Impossible to cure, so giving up

      in Update  3 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user diagnosed with DUPA tried treatments like dutasteride, finasteride, RU58841, and minoxidil without success and is considering a hair system. They hope for a future cure, possibly with PP405, and others suggest options like scalp biopsy and SMP.

      community Second shed, non-stop flaking, itching

      in Treatment  12 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user is experiencing a second hair shedding phase and increased flaking and itching while using minoxidil 5% nightly and microneedling every two weeks, with needle length increasing over time. Other users suggest the hair loss may continue without the use of finasteride.

      community Question.. ( Come check )

      6 years ago
      A user has been losing hair for two and a half years after a tropical trip and illness. A dermatologist prescribed betamethasone valerate 0.1% lotion, but the user is unsure if it's safe or effective for general hair loss.

      community On Dutasteride 0.5mg ED for almost 2 years. Increasingly shedding hair for more than 5 months.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced increased hair shedding after switching from finasteride to dutasteride, despite lifestyle improvements and additional treatments like oral minoxidil and PRP. They are concerned about persistent shedding, changes in hormone levels, and potential chronic telogen effluvium, and are considering a scalp biopsy for further investigation.

      community Sudden itchy scalp and shedding after 2 years of treatment

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      After 2 years of using finasteride and minoxidil with good results, the user is experiencing severe scalp itchiness, shedding, and tenderness. Despite dermatologists finding nothing wrong, the user seeks over-the-counter treatments for the itch.

      community Help! Minoxidil or Duta to avoid Shed of long hair.

      in Female  8 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is considering using Tacrolimus Solution and topical Dutasteride to avoid shedding caused by Minoxidil, which they fear may lead to facial side effects. They are also concerned about scalp sensitivity and are exploring different treatment bases to manage seborrheic dermatitis.