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    GlossaryCoal Tar

    thick, black liquid byproduct used to treat skin conditions

    Coal tar is a thick, black liquid byproduct derived from the carbonization of coal. It is commonly used in dermatology to treat skin conditions like psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis due to its anti-inflammatory and anti-itch properties.

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      community Don’t know what is happening to me

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  2 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      The user experienced significant hair improvement with minoxidil and finasteride but later faced shedding and diffused thinning after developing seborrheic dermatitis. They are seeking advice after trying treatments like ketoconazole, coal tar shampoos, fluconazole, and hydrocortisone cream.

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       6 upvotes 10 years ago
      A 26 year old female with PCOS who has been dealing with hair loss for several years, despite managing her hormones and taking vitamins. She has tried various treatments such as Nizoral, Minoxidil, Pyrithione zinc, coal tar and salicylic acid to no avail. The user is looking for advice on what else they can do to stop their hair loss.

      community Stopping min on scalp - psoriasis

      in Minoxidil  35 upvotes 1 month ago
      A user with mild psoriasis on the scalp is using finasteride, topical minoxidil, and dermarolling for hair loss but plans to stop minoxidil on the crown due to psoriasis aggravation. Suggestions include switching to a lipid-based minoxidil, using Ketoconazole shampoo, or trying oral minoxidil.