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community Any medicine to stop hairloss due to seborrheic dermatitis?

2 upvotes 1 year ago

Betnovate and mometasone furoate were tried for scalp issues, but Zoryve and Selsun shampoo were recommended for relief. Itraconazole was suggested for stronger treatment if topicals fail.

community 8 years of hair loss, turning 30 next month

in Progress Pictures 151 upvotes 1 year ago

The user has been dealing with hair loss for 10 years, worsened by psoriasis, and uses minoxidil and finasteride. They seek advice on managing psoriasis and hair loss, with suggestions to see a dermatologist, try different shampoos, and be patient.

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7 years ago

A user has been losing hair for two and a half years after a tropical trip and illness. A dermatologist prescribed betamethasone valerate 0.1% lotion, but the user is unsure if it's safe or effective for general hair loss.

community Got prescribed clobetasol propionate 0.05%

5 upvotes 1 week ago

The user is experiencing diffuse thinning and receded hairline, using dutasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole without regrowth, and was prescribed clobetasol propionate 0.05% with salicylic acid for possible inflammation. Other users caution against using the strong steroid without a serious condition, sharing experiences of adverse effects and alternative treatments for scalp issues.

community Can valisone solution cause hairloss?

1 upvotes 7 years ago

A user is concerned that prolonged use of valisone (betamethasone) and clotrimazole solution for scalp dermatitis may be causing hair thinning and loss. They noticed thinning in the area where the solution was applied.

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research Diseases of the skin. Treatment of scalp disorders.

6 citations , February 1974 in “The BMJ”

The document concludes that scalp disorders can be treated with hair washing, specific shampoos, medications, and sometimes surgery or hair transplants, but hereditary baldness is untreatable.

research Topical corticosteroids induced hyper-pigmentation: a case report

October 2019 in “International journal of research in dermatology”

This case report describes two instances of hyper-pigmentation induced by prolonged misuse of Betnovate cream, where cessation and appropriate treatment led to significant improvement within 15 days.

Pityriasis Amiantacea: A Unique Presentation of Psoriasis Associated With Tumour Necrosis Factor-Alpha Inhibitor Therapy

research P07 Pityriasis amiantacea: a unique presentation of psoriasis associated with tumour necrosis factor-α inhibitor therapy

1 citations , September 2023 in “Rheumatology advances in practice”

This case report describes a 42-year-old woman with rheumatoid arthritis who developed extensive impetiginized pityriasis amiantacea potentially linked to her anti-TNF-α therapy with golimumab. Discontinuing the drug and other treatments led to significant clinical improvement within a month.

research Metabolic and Vascular Inflammation in Alopecia Areata: Linking Uric Acid, Lipid Imbalance and ICAM ‐1 Upregulation

December 2025 in “Experimental Dermatology”

This study found that uric acid-linked microvascular dysfunction may play a role in alopecia areata, suggesting that targeting endothelial function and uric acid regulation could be a potential management strategy.

research COMPARISON OF EFFECTIVENESS OF TOPICAL TACROLIMUS AND BETAMETHASONE WITH SOFT PARAFFIN IN THE TREATMENT OF PATCHY ALOPECIA AREATA

5 citations , January 2009

This study found that Betamethasone was more effective than Tacrolimus and soft paraffin in promoting hair regrowth in patients with mild to moderate patchy alopecia areata.

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a synthetic prostamide used to treat eyelashes also shows promise for stimulating hair growth on scalp

What do the latest studies say about bimatoprost for scalp hair growth? Bimatoprost is approved only for eyelashes; a 30-person pilot found it beat a topical steroid on patches of alopecia areata, but the two registered Allergan trials in male pattern hair loss were never published and never taken further, so scalp use stays off-label and experimental.

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Is your nutrient deficiency showing on your scalp? Baicapil blends botanical extracts that may help restore balance. Nutrient deficiencies can negatively impact scalp health and hair vitality.

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antifungal with some anti-androgenic benefits, often used as a shampoo

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What results can you expect from using bicalutamide on your scalp? There is no published human study of bicalutamide applied to the scalp for hair loss, no licensed topical product and no established dose, so no result can be predicted from it. The evidence that exists is for the oral tablet in women, which is a prescription drug requiring liver monitoring and contraindicated in pregnancy.

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What precautions should I take when using Fluocinolone alongside other hair treatments? No verifiable controlled trial tests topical fluocinolone together with minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo or scalp oils; clinics commonly advise spacing the products apart and clearing any new combination with the prescriber, because a corticosteroid-thinned scalp barrier is more easily irritated.

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Can latanoprost be safely applied to the scalp, or is it only for eyelashes? Latanoprost is not approved for use on the scalp and its safety there has not been established: the only human scalp evidence is one 24-week pilot trial in 16 men, and clinicians flag irritation, skin darkening and unknown absorption over a large area as open risks.