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GlossaryScalp Inflammation (Inflamed Scalp)

irritation and swelling of skin on the head

Scalp inflammation, also known as inflammation of the scalp, refers to the irritation and swelling of the scalp's skin. This condition can be caused by various factors, including infections, autoimmune disorders, allergic reactions, or dermatological conditions like psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis. Symptoms often include redness, itching, pain, and sometimes flaking or scaling of the skin.

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community A warning for those wanting to try microneedling

theworm1244 in Microneedling 12 upvotes 1 year ago

User tried microneedling with min and fin for hair loss, experienced inflamed scalp and dandruff. Recommends proper disinfection of microneedler to avoid issues.

community 3 years dut, 2 years oral min, 1 year pyrilutamide... no results and scalp still inflamed AF

Vegetable-Nature6160 in Finasteride/Dutasteride 7 upvotes 1 year ago

The user has been treating hair loss with finasteride, dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and pyrilutamide for several years without success and is experiencing an inflamed scalp, possibly due to seborrheic dermatitis. They are seeking advice on additional treatments after these methods failed to improve their condition.

community I’ve been on finasteride for 6 months today, now what?

CalmGameshow in Update 54 upvotes 2 years ago

A 20 year old male using finasteride for 6 months, who is still shedding hair and wonders what to do next; other users suggest waiting 6-12 more months and adding minoxidil and microneedling, as well as patience, since results can take up to two years.

community Got a microscope camera. Here’s the difference between healthy and miniaturized hair

SnoogansByJay in Progress Pictures 492 upvotes 2 years ago

A user who shared progress pictures of their scalp using a microscope camera, demonstrating the difference between healthy and miniaturized hair. Various explanations for the cause of this were discussed, such as DHT build-up in scalp sebum causing an autoimmune response leading to inflammation and eventual hair loss, with some suggesting a do-it-yourself treatment involving adding ascorbic acid powder to shampoo.

community What do these pictures say about my hair and scalp if anything? Miniaturization, inflammation, etc.?

D_JC in Research/Science 74 upvotes 2 years ago

Hair loss and scalp issues, with people discussing possible treatments such as Nizoral shampoo, Minoxidil, neem oil, and finasteride.

community Is this shedding or continued loss? 2 months of new dutasteride dose after two years of dutasteride

Foreign_Fondant_2880 in Finasteride/Dutasteride 6 upvotes 7 months ago

A user increased their dutasteride dose to 3mg daily after two years but experienced significant hair loss. They also use RU58841 and minoxidil and are concerned about whether the loss is due to shedding or another issue like telogen effluvium.

community 0.5mg’s of Dut & was still thinning rapidly. Upped my dose to 2.5mg’s daily & added 5mg’s of Oral Minox. 1 month progress.

Heavy__duty in Progress Pictures 8 upvotes 4 months ago

OP increased Dutasteride from 0.5mg to 2.5mg daily and added 5mg Oral Minoxidil, seeing progress after one month. They also used Nizoral Ketoconazole shampoo to reduce scalp inflammation.

community I’ve been on dutesteride and oral minoxidil for two years now and I’ve only lost ground… 25m What should I do?

flummoxed_pegasus in Treatment 33 upvotes 10 months ago

A user on dutasteride and oral minoxidil for two years has experienced worsening hair loss and an itchy scalp. Suggestions include increasing medication doses, trying other treatments like RU58841, getting a scalp biopsy, and addressing potential inflammation through diet and topical treatments.

community We need to talk about DHT itch

Dvine24hr in Treatment 2 years ago

DHT Itch and its link to balding, with various treatments such as finasteride being discussed. Members shared their experiences of scalp itch before and after taking 5AR inhibitors, and potential underlying causes such as seborrheic dermatitis were discussed.

community Minoxidil seems to not work anymore this sucks

Slojoemo in Progress Pictures 32 upvotes 1 year ago

A user reported that Minoxidil, a hair growth treatment, stopped working for them despite initial success. Other users suggested not taking breaks from the treatment, checking for fake products, trying microneedling, using oral Minoxidil, combining Minoxidil with tretinoin, and using finasteride.

community dunno if it's growing anything but it's making my scalp red

manbearpot in Technology 182 upvotes 1 year ago

Hair loss and potential treatments, primarily focusing on Finasteride and Minoxidil. Other solutions discussed include PRP, dermarolling, LLP, and scalp tension relief.

community When someone posts a scalp tension theory

DermaBroller in Satire 264 upvotes 3 years ago

Hair loss theories discussed include poor blood flow, scalp tension, inflammation, and DHT. Treatments mentioned are massaging scalp, minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

community Hairloss Treatment - General health and efficacy-conscious stack overview

refractedprism in Treatment 3 months ago

The conversation discusses managing hair loss and seborrheic dermatitis with treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and saw palmetto, emphasizing the importance of scalp health and DHT reduction. The user shares personal experiences and suggests a balanced approach, combining topical treatments and lifestyle changes for effective hair regrowth.

community First 3 pics are at 6 months .5 mg fin daily, last 3 are 13 months

Whozeaskin in Progress Pictures 75 upvotes 1 year ago

The user experienced improved hair at 6 months using 0.5 mg finasteride daily but noticed more scalp visibility and potential hair loss at 13 months, questioning if this was due to shedding or the treatment not working. Some respondents suggested the possibility of a shed or scalp inflammation, while others observed improvements or advised checking for underlying scalp conditions.

community I’ve been using Finasteride (7 years), RU58841, Stemoxydine, and 2% Keto shampoo (3 days a week) and my scalp is still really itchy and inflamed. Why?

United_Citron8474 in Treatment 3 upvotes 9 months ago

The user has been using Finasteride for 7 years, RU58841, Stemoxydine, and 2% Ketoconazole shampoo for hair loss treatment but still experiences an itchy and inflamed scalp. They have not yet tried the prescribed oral Minoxidil and are considering lifestyle factors like diet and sleep as potential contributors to the issue.

community Zyrtec (Cetirizine) antihistamine for hair growth compared to Minoxidil NIH study

linux152 in Minoxidil 35 upvotes 1 year ago

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.

community 18M, starting finasteride today! Any point to nizoral?

Acrobatic-Soup-4733 in Finasteride/Dutasteride 6 upvotes 1 year ago

An 18-year-old started using finasteride for hair loss, already seeing results from minoxidil but experiencing shedding. They also use castor, rosemary, and peppermint oils, dermarolling, and are questioning the need for Nizoral while on finasteride.

community ASC-J9: Poor man’s GT-20029 that might work for regrowth. Anyone try this stuff?

BatWithTheGat in Research/Science 2 years ago

The potential hair regrowth benefits of ASC-J9, a synthetic modified version of curcumin that is said to be more effective than Minoxidil and Finasteride. Reports from users suggest good thickening and temple regrowth with topical use at 0.025% concentration.

community 3 months progress, started balding in 26-27 and now 34 on the treatment

Useful_River_284 in Progress Pictures 78 upvotes 1 year ago

A person shared their 3-month hair regrowth progress using 1mg finasteride daily, a topical solution with finasteride, minoxidil, and tretinoin, and weekly microneedling. They regret not starting treatment earlier, and a reply agrees that early treatment is beneficial.

community How I paused my hair loss by curing seborrheic dermatitis

Wonderful_Tonight910 in Treatment 104 upvotes 1 year ago

User Wonderful_Tonight910 suffered from hair loss and seborrheic dermatitis for years. After using irritant-free shampoo, their scalp improved, hair loss stopped, and new hair growth appeared.

community How much does diet affect hair loss?

Several_Enthusiasm95 in Chat 45 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation suggests that changing diet and lifestyle has little to no effect on male pattern baldness (MPB), which is largely determined by genetics. Some individuals noted personal improvements in hair condition with healthier diets, but the consensus is that diet alone cannot prevent or reverse MPB.

community 3 months 7 days fin 0.5mg /Min and derma

Remote_Candidate_128 in Is this regrowth? 131 upvotes 10 months ago

The user has been using finasteride (0.5mg), minoxidil (5% foam), dermarolling, and rosemary oil for 3 months, noticing baby hairs and some shedding. Advice given includes continuing the current treatment, considering additional treatments, and potentially increasing the finasteride dose.

community 2021 Vs 2023, min + keto 2%. Added FIN + .5 Dermaroller March 2023

StreamingMonkey in Progress Pictures 1 year ago

A user's progress pictures that show the results of their hair loss treatments, such as minoxidil and finasteride, along with dermarolling and clippers. They have been trying to recover from severe hair loss since 2021.

community can someone please tell me its going to get better? im bawling my eyes out

youronyourownkid in Female 67 upvotes 2 years ago

A 16-year-old girl is experiencing hair loss, which has worsened despite using minoxidil and multivitamins. Suggestions include broader hormone testing and considering other treatments like spironolactone if the hair loss is due to androgenic alopecia.

community [SAD UPDATE] 11 Months Topical Finasteride on TrichoSol - Hair got worse - Need Opinions

tryingbro in Progress Pictures 9 upvotes 10 months ago

A user expressed disappointment that their hair loss worsened after 11 months using topical finasteride with TrichoSol, despite no side effects and initial signs of improvement. They asked for advice and opinions on their treatment and alternatives, with suggestions including switching to oral finasteride or dutasteride, starting minoxidil, and addressing their seborrheic dermatitis with different shampoos or medical advice.

community Please stop looking for a natural way to stop your hairloss

OnceIFuckHerIDuckHer in Chat 247 upvotes 2 years ago

There is no natural way to stop hair loss; pharmaceuticals like minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 are the only effective treatments. Some users report success with minoxidil and microneedling, while others discuss the side effects of finasteride.

community Dut and oral min don’t seem to be working for me. Am i just unlucky? Could i still be shedding?

sigh_zip in Finasteride/Dutasteride 10 upvotes 3 weeks ago

Dutasteride and oral minoxidil are not effectively stopping hair loss for the user, despite trying various treatments including ketoconazole shampoo. Suggestions include increasing dosages, considering alternative treatments, and consulting a doctor.

community I think I’ve finally found the reason for my hair loss

BeltwayTheif in Chat 98 upvotes 2 months ago

The user experienced hair loss since 2019 and tried finasteride, dutasteride, RU58841, and ketoconazole shampoo without success. A scalp biopsy showed scarring and inflammation from folliculitis, indicating chronic inflammation was affecting treatment effectiveness.

community Anyone ever use amazons RU58841?

DegenGoblins in Product 20 upvotes 10 months ago

The conversation warns against buying RU58841 from Amazon due to concerns about product authenticity and recommends purchasing from trusted sources like Minoxidilmax and Anageninc.

community Anybody use both oral & topical minoxidil?

macroburstmedia in Minoxidil 339 upvotes 1 year ago

The user "macroburstmedia" is asking if adding topical minoxidil to their current treatment of oral minoxidil and finasteride can improve hair growth. Some users have shared their experiences with using both oral and topical minoxidil, while others suggest increasing the oral minoxidil dose instead.