This got rid of my minoxidil itch Product 2/8/2024
A user found relief from minoxidil-induced scalp itch by using a different product, as Nizoral dried out their scalp and worsened the condition. The conversation focuses on managing side effects of hair loss treatments.
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community I started rapidly diffuse thinning at 22. I'm 42 now and have as much hair as I did at 16. AMA
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community I’m 14 years old and I’m losing more hair than my dad. I’ve gone to the doctor 2 times because of this and I’ve received no help. I’m starting to feel like It’s worthless and my hairs gonna look like this forever. I don’t know how anyone could help me but it’s always worth a shot.
A 14 year old who is experiencing hair loss and has not received any help from the doctor, with advice being given to try different doctors, get tested for underlying conditions and intolerances, buzz it short as an option and treatments that could slow down or reverse the hair loss such as minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841 and addressing the cause of the hair loss.
community I am actually regrowing my hairline without minoxidil or finasteride (mechanical stimulation)
Regrowing hairline without the use of Minoxidil or Finasteride, and instead using mechanical stimulation such as Derma Roller, Nizoral, Zinc Pyrithione, Scalp Massage, Scalp Exercise, Fish Oil and other topical solutions. It is cautioned that there are risks associated with not using medically-prescribed treatments, but it is suggested to consider mechanical stimulation in addition to those prescribed treatments.
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