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      community I tried salt water to stop the DHT itch

      in Treatment  58 upvotes 3 years ago
      Treating the itch associated with male pattern baldness, which is believed to be caused by DHT. Potential treatments discussed include salt water, finasteride, ketoconazole, and RU58841.

      community MBP Itch CURE?/ Slow shedding TBD

      in Question  7 upvotes 7 years ago
      A user with diffuse hair loss for a decade tried various treatments, including LLLT Helmet, supplements, topicals, and hair transplants. They found relief from scalp inflammation and itching using a topical solution made from crushed Xeljanz pills mixed with ethyl alcohol.

      community Anti androgen shed all over scalp

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user is experiencing intense hair shedding all over the scalp after applying pyrilutamide to the hairline and taking oral castor oil. They are also using topical finasteride and latanoprost, but are unsure which treatment is causing the shedding.

      community my own receding hairline experience

      in General  190 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced a receding hairline and tried minoxidil, which may have slowed the process but caused puffy eyes. They are hesitant to use finasteride and suspect oily dandruff might be an aggravator.

      community 58M: Nizoral Stopped Working for Scalp Itching, Alternatives?

      in General  100 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 58-year-old uses finasteride for hair loss and has tried various shampoos, finding Equate T-gel effective for controlling itching. Nizoral was previously effective but no longer works, and DermaKB hasn't been used long enough to assess its effectiveness.

      community I think Ru58841 stopped my itching.

      in Chat  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      RU58841 stopped scalp itching for the user, providing relief from persistent itchiness associated with hair loss. Some users reported side effects like chest pain, while others found relief with different treatments like mometasone.

      community My battle against baldness

       6 upvotes 7 years ago
      A 27-year-old is using finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and Pilexil shampoo to combat hair loss, with plans to add Nizoral shampoo and light stimulation. Initial results show reduced hair loss and some hair thickening, despite a period of shedding.

      community Story time! The Great Unbalding (PP405)

      in Research/Science  236 upvotes 8 months ago
      PP405 is a promising new hair loss treatment that may reactivate dormant hair follicles without side effects. It could surpass traditional treatments like minoxidil and finasteride if successful in further trials.

      community Head itch even though I use keto shampoo

      in Ketoconazole  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experiences scalp itchiness despite using ketoconazole shampoo and is also taking oral finasteride and minoxidil. Suggestions include trying different shampoos like Head & Shoulders, using salicylic acid products, considering allergies, and consulting a dermatologist for alternatives like Ciclopirox.

      community female battling hair loss

       7 upvotes 8 years ago
      User "tresslessatbest" shares her experience with androgenic hair loss and treatments. She found success using men's Rogaine 5%, spironolactone, dermaroller, biotin, blackcurrant seed oil, prenatal vitamins, and Nizoral shampoo.

      community Help with hair loss due to Seborrheic Dermatitis

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 3 years ago
      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.

      community The "DHT" itch myth - it's more complicated

      in Product  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user found that scalp itch might be linked to inflammation rather than DHT alone and noticed hair improvement with certain cancer drugs. They also discovered that black seed oil relieved their scalp itch and are experimenting with a mix of essential oils for dry scalp, questioning if oils affect minoxidil absorption.

      community Finestride induced hairloss? Is it normal?

      in General  70 upvotes 1 year ago
      Increased hair shedding can occur when starting Finasteride, but it's usually temporary. Adding Minoxidil may help regrow and thicken hair, while vitamins are only beneficial if there's a deficiency.

      community For those dealing with an unbearable scalp itch/pressure/inflammation.

      in Treatment  8 upvotes 6 years ago
      The conversation discusses using cetirizine (Zyrtec) topically to relieve scalp itch associated with hair loss and suggests it may also benefit androgenetic alopecia (AGA). One person found relief from scalp itch after three months on finasteride, noting the itch was linked to areas where hair was lost.

      community Our Follicles, who art in hairven, hallowed be thy name; thy hairdom come; thy will be done; on earth as it is in hairven. Give us this day our daily regrowth. And forgive us our hat usage, as we forgive those who own hair against us. And lead us not into transplantation; but deliver us from balding

      in Progress Pictures  42 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 21-year-old with accelerated hair loss due to stress and weight loss is using minoxidil, finasteride, and microneedling to combat balding, despite experiencing a significant initial hair shed. They are committed to continuing treatment for at least three months and are considering switching to topical finasteride if necessary.

      community Losing Hair on Dutasteride? You might have LPP

      in Research/Science  100 upvotes 1 year ago
      Men with hair loss might have lichen planopilaris (LPP), which can mimic androgenetic alopecia, leading to misdiagnosis and ineffective treatment with finasteride or dutasteride. Proper diagnosis, including biopsies, is crucial to distinguish between androgenetic alopecia and conditions like LPP.

      community 2.5 mg/ED dut and 1% pyrilutamide, still getting itch?

      in Update  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user switched from finasteride to 2.5 mg dutasteride daily and added 1% pyrilutamide to address persistent scalp itch, but the itch remains. They also use 2% ketoconazole and 2.5% selenium sulfide shampoo for temporary relief.

      community is there anything that stops hair loss?

      in Female  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user is experiencing rapid hair loss and has been diagnosed with telogen effluvium by multiple dermatologists, but doubts the diagnosis due to the severity and speed of the hair loss. They are considering various treatments like spironolactone, estradiol, and possibly finasteride, while also exploring the possibility of hormonal imbalances or autoimmune issues.

      community my dermatologist prescribed me two shampoos and vitamins hair

      in Chat  18 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 21-year-old experiencing hair loss was prescribed two shampoos and hair vitamins by a dermatologist who suggested seborrheic dermatitis as the cause. However, users in the conversation suggested the hair loss could be male pattern baldness (MPB), recommending monitoring the situation and considering finasteride as a treatment.

      community Hair shed is driving me crazy/coping with stress

      in Female  11 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 25-year-old female is experiencing hair loss and has tried PRP, Minoxidil 5% with Biotin, and weekly needling sessions. Her doctor suggested switching to GFC treatment and stopping the needling sessions due to increased shedding, which may be caused by Minoxidil.

      community Turning vellus hairs into terminal hair

      in Research/Science  12 upvotes 1 year ago
      People are discussing hair loss treatments, including minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841, to turn vellus hairs into terminal hairs. Some users also mention using antibiotics, oral minoxidil, dutasteride, DHT blockers, biotin, and natural remedies like onion juice and seeds to improve hair growth.

      community Hair is kinking rapidly following hair loss

      in Update  1 upvotes 11 months ago
      Hair loss has slowed, but uneven growth and kinking persist despite using keto/nizoral shampoo and clotrimazole. Stress and anxiety might be contributing factors.

      community Huge hair shedding on Astaxanthin.

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 3 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.

      community Increased Hair Shedding After Starting Finasteride

      in Finasteride  75 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user started finasteride in January 2025 and experienced increased hair shedding by March 2025, despite initial improvements from PRP treatment. They are concerned but have read that this shedding might be a temporary phase of the finasteride treatment.