Minoxidil can cause scalp flaking and dryness, often due to its alcohol content. Switching to foam minoxidil or using antifungal shampoos like Ketoconazole may help reduce these side effects.
The user experienced hair loss and used minoxidil, biotin shampoo, and supplements like biotin, zinc, fish oil, saw palmetto, and B vitamins, which initially stopped hair loss but did not promote regrowth. They suspect heat causes a dry, flakyscalp leading to hair loss and are considering using a supplementary shampoo and possibly finasteride.
A 25-year-old male is experiencing worsening hair loss after 3 months of using topical minoxidil, finasteride, and Redensyl, with users suggesting patience, potential hormonal factors, and considering alternative treatments like dutasteride and oral minoxidil. Shedding is noted as a common phase, indicating potential future hair regrowth.
The conversation is about managing an itchy, flakyscalp, possibly due to psoriasis, and the use of a hydrating conditioner to address dryness. The user is concerned about using conditioner due to experiencing telogen effluvium.
The user experienced severe side effects, including burning and bleeding, from using Nizoral for a flakyscalp and stopped using it. Alternatives like Head & Shoulders were suggested for managing seborrheic dermatitis.
What type of hair loss is Fluocinolone recommended for, and how does it help inflamed scalps?Fluocinolone is a prescription topical corticosteroid used for inflammatory scalp conditions such as seborrheic dermatitis, scalp psoriasis and scarring alopecias. It calms inflammation rather than growing hair, it is not a treatment for pattern hair loss, and its labelling warns against prolonged use.
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January 2013 in “Acta dermato-venereologica”
This review examines dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis, highlighting the role of Malassezia yeasts in inflammation and hyper-proliferation, and reports no new clinical findings.
February 2024 in “International journal of biology, pharmacy and allied sciences”
This study formulated a herbal hair oil using various plant extracts in coconut oil and reported its physical and chemical properties, such as viscosity and pH, but did not provide findings on its effects on hair health.
December 2023 in “International Research Journal of Modernization in Engineering Technology and Science”
This study reviews the use and benefits of herbal cosmetics in addressing common hair issues like baldness, hair fall, and dandruff, highlighting that herbal products may offer fewer side effects than conventional beauty products.
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April 2012 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science”
This article discusses the role of stratum corneum disruption in dandruff and suggests that treatments improving scalp barrier integrity along with antifungal activity may be beneficial; it reports no new research findings.
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September 2019 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology”
In this article, the authors reported that calcipotriol/betamethasone dipropionate aerosol foam significantly improved scalp psoriasis symptoms in three patients by reducing itching and improving flaky patches within a four-week treatment period, confirming its efficacy and enhanced skin penetration compared to older formulations.