Connection between heat (dry/flaky scalp) and hair loss?
    9/12/2016

    From the encyclopedia
    Minoxidil →

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

    Biotin →

    supplement to help with hair texture and quality

    At a glance
    In this question or advice post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💧 Minoxidil (topical) since November
    💧 Biotin Shampoo (topical)
    💊 Biotin (oral)
    💊 Zinc (oral)
    💊 Fish Oil (oral)
    💊 Saw Palmetto (oral)
    💊 B Vitamins (oral) high potency
    💊 Finasteride (oral)
    the tone is 😐 neutral with no regrowth, hair loss stopped initially results.

    Other terms

    The user experienced hair loss and used minoxidil, biotin shampoo, and supplements like biotin, zinc, fish oil, saw palmetto, and B vitamins, which initially stopped hair loss but did not promote regrowth. They suspect heat causes a dry, flaky scalp leading to hair loss and are considering using a supplementary shampoo and possibly finasteride.
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