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      community Can scalp buildup case strong hair loss?

       5 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user is experiencing severe hair loss despite using finasteride for 10 months and suspects scalp buildup might be contributing. Suggestions include using ketoconazole shampoo, consulting a dermatologist, and trying terbinafine cream.

      community CURLY HAIR HELP: Some questions about scalp buildup from topical minox

       2 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, including finasteride, Nizoral shampoo, peppermint/castor oil with saw palmetto, and plans to start oral minoxidil. The user seeks advice on managing scalp buildup and flakiness from topical minoxidil, especially for curly hair, and considers using both oral and topical minoxidil.

      community How I stopped minoxidil build up on my scalp.

       48 upvotes 1 year ago
      Switching from minoxidil with propylene glycol to a glycerin-based solution helped reduce scalp buildup and dandruff. Using ketoconazole shampoo and a scalp massager also improved scalp health.

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      research Formulation and Evaluation of Anti-Dandruff Shampoo: A Herbal Formulation

      May 2026 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Development”
      This abstract explains that dandruff can be treated using either chemical-based or herbal anti-dandruff shampoos, with both types containing antibacterial and antifungal ingredients to reduce scalp flakiness and eliminate fungi.

      research Follicular ichthyosis

      17 citations , July 1984 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement”
      This study describes a distinctive form of ichthyosis characterized by abnormal epidermal differentiation mainly within hair follicles in four patients with congenital follicular hyperkeratosis.

      research Is androgenetic alopecia a risk for atherosclerosis?

      38 citations , February 2009 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”
      This study found that patients with severe vertex pattern androgenetic alopecia had significantly higher carotid intima-media thickness, suggesting an increased risk of subclinical atherosclerosis compared to other alopecia patterns and healthy controls.

      research Post‐Traumatic Tress Disorder: Obama, Palin and Marie‐Antoinette

      2 citations , October 2009 in “The FASEB Journal”
      This article reviews the historical and scientific perspectives on the phenomenon of stress-induced changes in hair color and reports no evidence supporting the idea that holding or resigning from political office accelerates human aging or hair graying.