Therapeutic Hotline: Effectiveness of the Association of Cetirizine and Topical Steroids in Lichen Planus Pilaris - An Open-Label Clinical Trial

Cetirizine 1% cream significantly improves hair growth and thickness in men with androgenic alopecia. It is considered effective, affordable, and has a low side effect profile.

The user applies a topical solution containing minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, retinoic acid, and hydrocortisone to address scalp inflammation and is considering adding cetirizine to the mix. They are calculating the correct amount of cetirizine to add to their formula and have paused this approach to retry oral minoxidil.

The conversation discusses using topical cetirizine for hair loss and questions its effectiveness and preparation. A user expresses interest in trying it if it can be dissolved in minoxidil.

The user experiences an itchy scalp and finds relief using shampoo and Zyrtec, which helps with inflammation. They are unsure if the issue is related to histamines or seborrheic dermatitis.

Topical 1% cetirizine is more effective for hair growth than 10 mg oral cetirizine. It can be ordered online from specific hair loss companies.

The conversation is about using a DIY topical Cetirizine 1% solution with microneedling for hair loss treatment. Concerns were raised about potential side effects and the effectiveness of Cetirizine for this purpose.