Contact Sensitization to Hair Care Allergens in Scalp Seborrheic Dermatitis: Associations with Disease Severity and Microbiota Profiles

The user has been using Nizoral shampoo, RU58841, minoxidil, and dermastamping for hair loss. They report some progress with regrowth and darker, longer vellus hairs after 8 weeks.

The user is disappointed with the lack of visible progress in hair regrowth after 6 months of using finasteride and minoxidil. Another user suggests adding a topical anti-androgen like kx826, while encouraging patience as changes may start to show between 6-9 months.

The user experienced significant hair regrowth using 1+ mg of finasteride and 2.5 mg of minoxidil, later increasing to 5 mg, along with dermarolling. They reported no negative side effects and noted improved libido.

Stopping Dutasteride may temporarily affect sperm quality, but it typically returns to normal within a few months. Minoxidil and Dutasteride are used for hair maintenance, and Mucuna Pruriens and hCG are suggested for improving sperm quality.

The user experienced hair regrowth and stopped hair loss after taking finasteride three times a week without side effects. Discussion included the importance of scalp sensitivity to DHT and the use of topical dutasteride.

A 20-year-old is planning a hair transplant in Thailand before joining the military and is concerned about healing time. They have used finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride for hair loss and are advised to be cautious with grafts and expect healing within a month or two.