antihistamine for scalp inflammation??
Chat 8/26/2024
cetirizine scalp inflammation hair shedding scalp itchiness seborrheic dermatitis telogen effluvium topical corticosteroids ketoconazole piroctone olamine zinc pyrithione tea tree oil medicated shampoo Zyrtec seb derm TE corticosteroids keto zinc shampoo
Cetirizine 10mg daily reduced hair shedding by 50% and lessened scalp itchiness. The user is considering long-term use for scalp inflammation and hair loss.
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