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April 2013 in “British Journal of Dermatology”
Platelet-rich plasma treatment significantly increased hair regrowth and decreased discomfort in alopecia patients, making it a potentially better and safer treatment option.
User experienced scalp itching and hair loss, but found relief with oral minoxidil. Others suggest "DHT itch" as a possible cause and recommend finasteride and ketoconazole to address it.
The user experienced severe scalp itching and hair loss while on dutasteride, which they linked to caffeine and masturbation. They plan to cut out both to see if their hair density improves.
Ketoconazole shampoo helps with dandruff and may support hair health, but users report mixed results for hair regrowth. Some users find better results with separate prescriptions of minoxidil and finasteride rather than using Hims' combined chews.
A dental technician claims malocclusion causes pattern hair loss due to poor scalp circulation. Users debate this, noting treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling focus on DHT and blood flow.