The Relationship Between Types of Hair Coloring With Hair Damages and Scalp Problems in Medical Students of University Sumatera Utara, Indonesia

A woman experienced significant hair loss due to medication, hair coloring, and heat damage, leading her to shave her head and feel distressed. She is considering using wigs and possibly oral minoxidil to manage the situation while her hair regrows.

Selenium sulfide shampoo helped with a sore scalp but may cause hair root damage. Users experienced hair loss with selenium sulfide and ketoconazole, suggesting reducing use if hair loss occurs.

OP is considering using a keratin gel to improve hair quality and is concerned about its safety and visual impact on a slightly balding crown. Users discuss shampoo frequency, with some suggesting less frequent use for better hair health, but OP prefers regular shampoo and conditioner for silky hair.

The user experienced hair loss and used minoxidil, biotin shampoo, and supplements like biotin, zinc, fish oil, saw palmetto, and B vitamins, which initially stopped hair loss but did not promote regrowth. They suspect heat causes a dry, flaky scalp leading to hair loss and are considering using a supplementary shampoo and possibly finasteride.

Avoid hair gel; use sea salt spray, matte clay, or styling powder for volume. Use finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss.

The user is seeking advice on hair loss treatments, considering options like finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, or a hair transplant. They are concerned about how their mixed hair color might affect a transplant.