Fixed redness & itching with tea tree oil shampoo. Hair also became thicker. Demodex may be the cause. Treatment 10/4/2023
Tea tree oil shampoo resolved redness, itching, and increased hair thickness for the user, suggesting demodex mites as a possible cause. Nizoral was ineffective, but tea tree oil showed significant improvement over several months.
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