Has anyone figure out how to deal with their itchy scalp when most ingredients aren't working?
Treatment 6/7/2022
itchy scalp dandruff ketoconazole selenium sulfide zinc pyrithione coal tar salicylic acid topical steroids Demodex mites sulphur soap Ciclopirox Olamine finasteride DHT sebum production apple cider vinegar Nizoral T-Gel shampoo tea tree shampoo T-Gel Head and Shoulders ACV
The user has chronic itchy scalp and dandruff, unresponsive to ketoconazole, selenium sulfide, zinc pyrithione, coal tar, and salicylic acid. Topical steroids were also ineffective for long-term use.
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