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autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss
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research Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis: Boon for Herbal Formulations (Soaps and Medicated Oils)
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis is effective and safe for use in herbal soaps and hair oils, promoting skin and hair health.
research Essentials of Hair Care Often Neglected: Hair Cleansing
Choosing the right shampoo for your hair type is crucial.
research Prachhan Karma with Lepa and Shirodhara – An Effective Treatment of Indralupta – A Case Study
Ayurvedic treatments like bloodletting, herbal packs, and medicated liquid flow over the head are a safe and effective alternative for hair loss.
research The Use of Plants in Hair and Scalp Preparations
Plant-based ingredients in hair care are being replaced by synthetic alternatives.
research Acneiform Rash Caused by an Unlikely Drug: Topiramate
A man got a rare rash from the drug topiramate, which went away after he stopped taking it.
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5 / 239 resultscommunity What’s the most effective way to beat Serb Derm?
OP struggles with scalp flakes causing hair loss and has tried Selsun Blue, Ketoconazole, and ZPT Shampoo without success. Suggestions include using salicylic acid shampoo, shaving the head, using Nizoral, and combining treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride.
community Breaking hair loss news! GT20029 is a resounding success!
GT20029, a new hair loss treatment, shows promising results but only a slight improvement over placebo. People are cautiously optimistic, discussing its potential and combining it with existing treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride.
community I’m 14 years old and I’m losing more hair than my dad. I’ve gone to the doctor 2 times because of this and I’ve received no help. I’m starting to feel like It’s worthless and my hairs gonna look like this forever. I don’t know how anyone could help me but it’s always worth a shot.
A 14 year old who is experiencing hair loss and has not received any help from the doctor, with advice being given to try different doctors, get tested for underlying conditions and intolerances, buzz it short as an option and treatments that could slow down or reverse the hair loss such as minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841 and addressing the cause of the hair loss.
community A hill on which I will die: The DHT itch absolutely exists
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 10 year journey - Just started dutasteride
A user shared their 10-year hair loss journey, detailing treatments including minoxidil (Kirkland and Alopexy 5%), finasteride, and recently starting dutasteride. They experienced varying results, with significant improvement from minoxidil and finasteride, and are currently seeing positive effects from dutasteride without side effects.