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      community How to deal with tretinoin burning effect?

      in Product  3 upvotes 5 months ago
      Using tretinoin with minoxidil can cause burning and flaky skin due to alcohol in minoxidil and tretinoin's effects. Solutions include using minoxidil foam, starting with low tretinoin doses, moisturizing, and gradually increasing usage.
      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 minoxidil scalp Inflammation, lossing my hair very fast,

      in Minoxidil  4 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user experienced scalp inflammation and rapid hair loss after using minoxidil, despite initial success. Suggestions included switching to minoxidil foam, using oils, trying aspirin, and considering RU58841 for inflammation and hair loss management.

      community 3.5-4 month progress is this hyper response?

      in Progress Pictures  29 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their 3.5-4 month progress using Topical Minoxidil, Oral Finasteride, Keto 1%, and Dermastamp, reporting positive results despite some shedding and flaking. Replies praised the progress and inquired about the treatment routine and temple condition.

      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 Need advice (3months on finestride)

      in Progress Pictures  6 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user is seeking advice on hair loss treatment after three months on finasteride, having stopped minoxidil due to a rash, and is now using nanoxidil. Suggestions include switching to oral minoxidil, adding dutasteride, and incorporating microneedling for better results.

      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 Extremish regimen - dermarolling too hard?

       5 upvotes 8 years ago
      The user is using a hair loss treatment regimen that includes RU58841, minoxidil mixed with finasteride, adenosine, dermarolling with lidocaine cream, and biotin. They are questioning if they are dermarolling too aggressively and are willing to accept baldness if no improvement is seen in 6 months.

      community RU and cetosomal minoxidil topical

      in Minoxidil  1 upvotes 4 months ago
      Mixing RU58841 with cetosomal minoxidil is discussed due to scalp irritation from ethanol PG vehicles. A mixture of the two turned bright pink when left to dry.

      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 Which Ingredient is causing Burning Red Scalp?

      in Minoxidil  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about identifying the cause of a burning red scalp from a topical hair loss formula. Retinoic acid and ethyl alcohol are suspected irritants, with retinoic acid being considered for removal.

      community Topical min and dermarolling with seborrheic dermatitis

      in Minoxidil  4 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user is managing hair loss with oral finasteride, recently switching to dutasteride, and topical minoxidil, but faces challenges due to seborrheic dermatitis. They seek advice on effective regrowth methods that don't worsen their condition, with suggestions including various shampoos like Vichy Dercos and ketoconazole.

      community Putting antihistamine cream on scalp to fight inflammation and itchy scalp?

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 3 years ago
      Topical antihistamine creams, like diphenhydramine, are being considered for scalp inflammation and itchiness as an adjunct to standard hair loss treatments like minoxidil and finasteride. The user is cautious about oral antihistamines due to potential side effects and is exploring topical options.

      community Scalp barrier support while using min foam? +Seb derm

      in Minoxidil  1 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user started using minoxidil foam daily after two years on finasteride and is managing seborrheic dermatitis with antifungal shampoo. They seek advice on moisturizing products that won't worsen their condition, with suggestions including gentle shampoos and light ceramide serums.

      community 4 month minoxidil foam + 1MM dermarolling update.

      in Progress Pictures  526 upvotes 5 years ago
      User sshamu's progress pictures of 4 months using minoxidil foam and 1MM dermarolling for hair loss, which resulted in impressive results. There is also discussion about how often to use the treatments, as well as potential side effects of finasteride.

      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 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 Diagnosed with a mild form of Alopecia

      in Treatment 6 years ago
      A user experienced rapid hair loss and was prescribed Desonide cream for mild Alopecia. They are seeking feedback on its effectiveness and potential side effects.

      community [21M] seb derm + probably mbp.

      in Research/Science  4 upvotes 3 years ago
      Minoxidil and finasteride are being considered for hair loss due to seborrheic dermatitis and male pattern baldness. The user is also using ketoconazole and zinc pyrithione shampoo.

      community Would appreciate some thoughts on the “dht itch”

      in Chat 2 years ago
      The user is experiencing scalp itching despite using finasteride and Ketoconazole shampoo for hair loss and seborrheic dermatitis. They are unsure if the itch is due to their treatments, diet, or mental factors.

      community hello

       144 upvotes 7 years ago
      A 12-year-old diagnosed with alopecia shares their experience and current treatments, including Dermovate, an unnamed cream, and liquid iron. The community offers support and encouragement.