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community Itching scalp and dandruff when i scratch it

1 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is about managing an itchy, flaky scalp, 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.

community Finasteride completely stopped itching on my scalp

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 27 upvotes 1 year ago

Finasteride stopped scalp itching and improved hair health, likely due to reduced DHT. Users discussed the relationship between DHT, itching, and hair loss, with some mentioning minoxidil and antifungal treatments like ketoconazole.

community scalp inflammation and itching

5 upvotes 3 months ago

The conversation is about dealing with scalp inflammation and itching related to hair thinning. Suggested treatments include ketoconazole, selenium sulfide, 10% sulfur soap, washing hair with cold water, and using a moisturizer serum.

community Burning/itching sensation & terrible tenderness on scalp accompanied with heavy shedding

1 upvotes 11 months ago

The user is experiencing increased hair shedding, scalp sensitivity, and itching despite using finasteride for four months, and has tried various shampoos without relief. They are advised to consult a dermatologist for potential scarring alopecia and consider other treatments like adding Dutasteride.

community Seb derm & ru: after quitting ru for a week after 2+ years of use, my scalp is itching a lot less

in Product 1 upvotes 1 year ago

Quitting RU58841 after over two years reduced scalp itching and inflammation, despite concerns about losing hair gains. The user continues using finasteride and oral minoxidil.

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research A 62-Year-Old Woman with Mild Hair Loss and Scalp Itching

January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology”

This review describes lichen planopilaris diffuse pattern and recommends topical corticosteroids as a first-line treatment, but reports no new clinical results.

research A 30-Year-Old Man with Recurrent Scaling and Itching of the Scalp

January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology”

This article reviews the causes, characteristics, and treatment options for seborrheic dermatitis, discussing its prevalence in specific populations, without providing new research findings.

Scalp Disease in Dermatomyositis: A 10-Year Study

research DP10 Scalp disease in dermatomyositis

June 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

In this prospective observational study of 96 dermatomyositis patients, 47 showed scalp involvement, with significant symptoms like scalp inflammation, itching, and hair loss linked to myositis-specific antibodies. The study highlighted unique dermatopathological features in the scalp and emphasized the considerable morbidity caused by scalp dermatomyositis.

research Sensitive scalp: does this condition exist? An epidemiological study

80 citations , March 2008 in “Contact Dermatitis”

This study found that scalp sensitivity frequently occurs in the French population and is associated with various symptoms and triggers, differing from facial skin sensitivity.

research Sensitive scalp: An epidemiologic study in patients with hair loss

1 citations , January 2022 in “Dermatology Reports”

This study reported that sensitive scalp symptoms, including trichodynia, are frequently found in hair loss patients, particularly among those with telogen effluvium and alopecia areata.

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learn GT20029

Are there any known side effects of using GT20029 on the scalp long-term? Mild local effects like dryness and itching may occur with long-term use.

learn Scalp Micropigmentation

Are there any side effects of scalp micropigmentation? Temporary redness, swelling, or itching may occur after scalp micropigmentation.

learn Pyrilutamide

Are there any common side effects or scalp reactions to watch for when applying pyrilutamide? Common side effects may include scalp irritation, redness, or itching.

learn Latanoprost

What are the possible side effects of using latanoprost on the scalp? No study has measured the side effects of latanoprost on the scalp. The reactions listed here are extrapolated from the eye-drop label — irritation, burning, itching and skin darkening — plus the systemic reactions the label records at ophthalmic doses; absorption over a whole scalp has never been measured.

learn Azelaic Acid

Is azelaic acid safe to use daily long-term? Azelaic acid has a long tolerability record on facial skin in acne and rosacea, where side effects are local and usually mild — but for daily long-term scalp use the only trial is one six-month study in 26 women, in which mild itching was the main adverse effect, so long-term scalp safety is not established.