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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 26/F - Lots of stuff going on - Pics inside.

       7 upvotes 9 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 What’s the most effective way to beat Serb Derm?

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 3 months ago
      OP struggles with scalp flakes causing hair loss and has tried Selsun Blue, Ketoconazole, and ZPT Shampoo without success. Suggestions include using salicylic acid shampoo, shaving the head, using Nizoral, and combining treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride.

      community 6 Month Update: Finasteride 1mg + Minoxidil + Nizoral

      in Progress Pictures  318 upvotes 1 year ago
      With some minox This conversation is about a user, Jmilei, who has been using the "big three" hair loss treatments (Finasteride, Minoxidil, and Ketoconazole) for five years. After taking a two year break from treatment, they have recently restarted their regime and noticed results in the fourth month.

      community So I was thinking...

      in Ketoconazole  9 upvotes 4 years ago
      The user experienced hair thinning despite using finasteride and switched to a ketoconazole shampoo without sulfates to address scalp itching and dandruff. They hope this will stop further hair thinning.