Skin conditions likeseborrheicdermatitis can make it harder to correctly diagnose hair loss because they can cause the oil glands in the skin to shrink.
A 28 year old male experiencing diffuse thinning, chronic dandruff and scalp crust (seborrheicdermatitis), with replies discussing the use of topical fin for hormone imbalances and Nizoral for seb derm.
Seborrheicdermatitis can cause hair loss, and treatments like ketoconazole shampoo, topical steroids, and oral antifungals may help. Some consider using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss despite dermatitis.
Seborrheicdermatitis improved after a hair transplant. Effective treatments include Sebamed Anti-Dandruff Shampoo, Vichy Anti-Dandruff Shampoo, Nizoral, and medications like finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil.
The conversation discusses hair thinning potentially caused by seborrheicdermatitis, with the user considering over-the-counter treatments like Head and Shoulders, Selsun Blue, and Nizoral, while maintaining keratin-treated hair. A suggestion is made to use raw organic honey as a hair mask to treat seborrheicdermatitis without affecting keratin treatments.
An 18-year-old experiencing hair loss and seborrheicdermatitis has tried finasteride, dutasteride, and various shampoos without success. They are considering anti-androgens like RU58841 and KX-826 for oil control and dandruff reduction.