Can the ingredients in a sebum-regulating shampoo induce hair diameter reduction? 10/13/2024
A user experienced hair thinning and scalp issues after using a sebum-regulating shampoo and perm treatments. They are advised to consider potential allergies, try a simple shampoo, and research treatments like finasteride for possible male pattern baldness.
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5 / 5 resultscommunity Dutasteride thins eyebrows and facial hair but doesn't stop scalp loss.
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Dutasteride can drastically reduce sebum production, leading to dryer hair and shedding. Alternating shampoos and periodic silica supplementation can improve hair quality and thickness.
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Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.
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