The user experienced hairloss due to a crash diet and later developed scarringhairloss. They are now on finasteride, oral minoxidil, LDN, Zyrtec, and Oztela to reduce scalp inflammation and promote hair regrowth.
Finasteride users may have an increased risk of depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts, though some attribute these issues to hairloss itself. The link between finasteride and mental health effects is debated, with varying user experiences.
This conversation discusses the advancements in treatments for hairloss, including finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil and new promising treatments such as pyrilutamide and verteporfin. Other treatments discussed were taking minoxidil orally, tretinoin to turn non-responders into responders and microneedling to further boost growth.
Lichen Planopilaris (LPP), a form of permanent hairloss, which can be mistaken for seborrheic dermatitis and is characterized by scalp itching, burning, redness, and dandruff. Treatment options discussed include steroidal creams, finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841.
The user suspects scarring alopecia and is exploring NSAIDs and turmeric/pepper for inflammation-related hairloss, having experienced burning and thinning with finasteride and testosterone reduction. They are seeking feedback while unable to afford a dermatologist.