Non-prescription topical supportive treatments (e.g. caffeine, alfatradiol, The Ordinary Serum, Zix, etc) in addition to the big 3/4??? 1/11/2022
Adding non-prescription topicals like alfatradiol and Zix to a standard fin/min/niz regimen may help with scalp inflammation and shedding, but their long-term effectiveness varies. Zix is recommended for reducing scalp inflammation and enhancing the effectiveness of other treatments.
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