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    GlossaryMedicated Shampoo

    specialized hair cleanser with active ingredients for scalp conditions

    Medicated shampoo, also known as therapeutic or treatment shampoo, is a specialized hair care product formulated with active ingredients to treat various scalp and hair conditions such as dandruff, psoriasis, seborrheic dermatitis, and fungal infections. These shampoos often contain ingredients like ketoconazole, salicylic acid, coal tar, or selenium sulfide, which help alleviate symptoms and promote a healthier scalp environment.

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      community A hill on which I will die: The DHT itch absolutely exists

      in Research/Science  201 upvotes 4 months ago
      The DHT itch is linked to hair loss and persists despite finasteride use; switching to dutasteride helped alleviate the itch and promoted regrowth. Some users suggest seborrheic dermatitis as a cause and recommend treatments like medicated shampoos, vitamin D, and minoxidil.

      community I’ve read multiple times that Fin increases hair quality… NOT for me!

      in Treatment  97 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user has been on finasteride for 6 months and feels their hair quality has worsened, experiencing more hair loss and scalp irritation. They are considering seeing a dermatologist, while others suggest the issue might be unrelated to finasteride, possibly due to deficiencies or other conditions.

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

      in Minoxidil  36 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 dutasteride 9 months, nonstop hair loss

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  31 upvotes 2 years ago
      Experiencing continual nonstop hair loss despite using dutasteride for 9 months, and the possible causes behind it being discussed such as nutritional deficiencies, elevated cortisol, vitamin D deficiency or other problems. Other solutions such as minoxidil and finasteride have been suggested.