Telogen Effluvium After Allergic Contact Dermatitis of the Scalp

The user is experiencing diffuse thinning and inflammation despite using 2.5mg dutasteride daily, ciclopirox, and ketoconazole shampoos. They are considering treatments like hydroxychloroquine and JAK inhibitors due to suspected scarring alopecia and have faced challenges in obtaining a scalp biopsy.

The user experienced scalp burning and diffuse hair shedding after surgery, with symptoms worsening due to factors like weather changes and stress. They tried minoxidil and finasteride but stopped due to side effects, and found some relief with corticosteroid scalp treatments while correcting vitamin deficiencies.

A 20-year-old male has been experiencing hair loss since age 15-16 and is using oral minoxidil, dutasteride, and ketoconazole shampoo, with previous use of oral finasteride and topical minoxidil. He has stabilized hair loss but seeks to rule out inflammatory or immune-related causes, considering a scalp biopsy, and is supplementing with vitamin D3, B12, and iron.

Scalp inflammation may contribute to hair thinning, with treatments like ketoconazole shampoo potentially helping by reducing inflammation. Some users report that DHT blockers and other treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841 can alleviate symptoms associated with inflammation.

The conversation is about dealing with scalp inflammation and itching related to hair thinning. Suggested treatments include ketoconazole, selenium sulfide, 10% sulfur soap, washing hair with cold water, and using a moisturizer serum.

The user experienced hair loss despite using Fin and Min for 12 years and switched to Dutasteride, RU58841, and Keto scalp serum, but shedding and itch persist. They are considering increasing Dutasteride to 2.5mg and questioning the necessity of a scalp biopsy, with mixed opinions on its usefulness.