Piroctone Olamine at 1% is recommended for reducing scalpinflammation and encouraging hair growth. The user seeks recommendations for UK shampoos/conditioners containing this ingredient.
A user's experience with hair loss and scalpinflammation, which was alleviated by using RU58841 along with finasteride and dutasteride. A theory of inflammation possibly being a cause of hairloss is also discussed.
Minoxidil can cause scalp itchiness, often due to propylene glycol, and users suggest alternatives like foam formulations without PG, using moisturizing oils, or reducing application frequency. Some recommend ketoconazole or zinc pyrithione shampoos to help with inflammation and itchiness.
Minoxidil's effectiveness can be impacted by scalp health, with dryness and inflammation leading to hair loss. Using a scalp conditioner with tea tree and Nizoral twice a week improved scalp condition and hair strength.
The user experienced significant hair thinning and scalp irritation after three months of using topical finasteride. Suggestions include that shedding is normal before regrowth and switching to oral finasteride or addressing scalpinflammation might help.
The user is experiencing diffuse thinning and inflammation despite using 2.5mg dutasteride daily, ciclopirox, and ketoconazole shampoos. They are considering treatments like hydroxychloroquine and JAK inhibitors due to suspected scarring alopecia and have faced challenges in obtaining a scalp biopsy.
A user is considering starting finasteride after quitting minoxidil due to scalpinflammation, despite ongoing hair shedding and a worsening crown area. Another user suggests taking finasteride in the morning to minimize focus on potential side effects like slightly decreased libido.
Hair growth success may be linked to addressing scalp fungi issues, with treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride being important. DHT may contribute to scalp microbial issues, potentially causing inflammation and hair loss.
The user observed that stopping nicotine and caffeine improved their scalp health while using oral finasteride. However, relapsing with caffeine and nicotine caused scalp tightness and inflammation.
The user is experiencing significant hair thinning and scalp discomfort after two years on finasteride and is considering switching to dutasteride. Another person suggests that scalpinflammation might be the cause and recommends a YouTube channel for more information.
A user who shared progress pictures of their scalp using a microscope camera, demonstrating the difference between healthy and miniaturized hair. Various explanations for the cause of this were discussed, such as DHT build-up in scalp sebum causing an autoimmune response leading to inflammation and eventual hair loss, with some suggesting a do-it-yourself treatment involving adding ascorbic acid powder to shampoo.
A user is experiencing significant hair loss and scalp issues despite using Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 since 2017. They switched to oral Minoxidil and are now on isotretinoin and topical corticosteroids for seborrheic dermatitis but continue to lose hair and seek advice on whether inflammation or treatment changes are the cause.
The user is considering adding 2% ketoconazole to their current treatment of oral minoxidil and finasteride to address scalp itchiness and inflammation. Another user suggests controlling inflammation is important for managing hair loss.
A user reversed hair loss using 10% sulfur soap, which reduced scalpinflammation and possibly demodex mites. The user did not use finasteride or minoxidil, suggesting inflammation may contribute to hair loss.
The user experienced reduced hair shedding with Ketoconazole shampoo, suggesting it may help with scalpinflammation and hair health. They also use Minoxidil and Finasteride, and suspect food intolerance and stress contribute to their hair issues.
Exosome hair therapy involves injecting stem cell-derived exosomes into the scalp to boost hair follicle regeneration and repair. Exosomes, which are not stem cells but products of them, contain bioactive chemicals and specific growth factors that promote new blood vessel formation, increase cell proliferation, reduce inflammation, and improve tissue repair, all crucial for hair health.
Adding non-prescription topicals like alfatradiol and Zix to a standard fin/min/niz regimen may help with scalpinflammation and shedding, but their long-term effectiveness varies. Zix is recommended for reducing scalpinflammation and enhancing the effectiveness of other treatments.
Ultrasound imaging can non-invasively detect active and inactive hair follicles, inflammation, and fibrosis, potentially reducing unnecessary biopsies. It may help assess hair growth potential and diagnose scalp issues, but some users believe in trying treatments regardless of ultrasound results.
Start with 0.025% tretinoin to enhance minoxidil effectiveness, gradually increasing to 0.05% to avoid scalp irritation. Users experienced redness, inflammation, and dandruff when introducing tretinoin too quickly.
The user has been using oral finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss but is considering switching back to topical minoxidil due to persistent scalp issues. Another user suggests an anti-inflammation regimen and oral dutasteride.
A user on dutasteride and oral minoxidil for two years has experienced worsening hair loss and an itchy scalp. Suggestions include increasing medication doses, trying other treatments like RU58841, getting a scalp biopsy, and addressing potential inflammation through diet and topical treatments.
The user experienced improved hair at 6 months using 0.5 mg finasteride daily but noticed more scalp visibility and potential hair loss at 13 months, questioning if this was due to shedding or the treatment not working. Some respondents suggested the possibility of a shed or scalpinflammation, while others observed improvements or advised checking for underlying scalp conditions.
Factors that can cause hair loss other than DHT, such as inflammation and diet, and potential treatments like scalp massages, minoxidil, citrulline, stretches, meditation, iron sulfate/Vitamin C, Vitamin D, protein and Dutasteride.
A user added sandalore to minoxidil for hair loss, observing some vellus hair growth and less scalpinflammation. Others tried sandalore with mixed results, discussing dosage and effectiveness compared to minoxidil and finasteride.
A 22-year-old has been using finasteride and minoxidil for 10 months and is considering switching to dutasteride due to ongoing hair loss. Users suggest continuing the current treatment for another 8 months and reducing scalpinflammation, noting visible improvements.
A 47-year-old experienced significant hair regrowth using a combination of finasteride and minoxidil, despite initial setbacks with scalpinflammation from minoxidil. The treatment improved hair thickness and color, though some sexual side effects were noted.
Vitamin D deficiency can hinder hair recovery, and addressing it may help with hair loss. Hair loss may result from various issues like excess DHT, vitamin deficiency, or scalpinflammation.
A 19-year-old is using 5% topical minoxidil and 1mg oral finasteride daily for hair growth, showing progress after 4 months. Users suggest adding ketoconazole shampoo to address scalpinflammation and dandruff.
An 18-year-old with diffuse hair thinning is considering switching from a topical Minoxidil 10% + Finasteride 0.1% solution to Minoxidil 5% foam and oral Finasteride 0.5mg, while also addressing vitamin D deficiency and potential scalpinflammation. Users suggest using Nizoral shampoo for inflammation, considering dutasteride for better results, and maintaining vitamin D levels to protect hair follicles from DHT.
Shampoos are not effective for stopping hair loss; treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride are more effective. Ketoconazole shampoo may help with scalpinflammation but not directly with hair loss.