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The review suggests that understanding and treating the psychological aspect of skin disorders is important and calls for more collaboration in this field.
The user is allergic to minoxidil and plans to try Redensyl hair serum and derma rolling for hair regrowth. They cannot start finasteride until age 18.
Consider increasing dutasteride dosage to 2.5mg daily and continue using oral minoxidil. Check DHT levels, thyroid, vitamin D, and consider additional treatments like microneedling, RU58841, and improving diet and lifestyle.
Cetirizine 10mg daily reduced hair shedding by 50% and lessened scalp itchiness. The user is considering long-term use for scalp inflammation and hair loss.
A user found that antihistamines stop their hair loss and related symptoms, but they experience side effects like sedation and chest pain. They are seeking alternative solutions or topical antihistamines to avoid systemic side effects.
The conversation discusses the potential of topical cetirizine (Zyrtec) for hair growth in comparison to minoxidil, noting cetirizine's ability to reduce prostaglandin D2, which inhibits hair growth. Users share mixed experiences with cetirizine for allergies and scalp health, and there's a mention of the risk of dementia with long-term antihistamine use.