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research Cervical Spine Imaging and Treatment Outcomes in Scalp Dysesthesia: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Degenerative changes in the lower cervical spine are common in patients with abnormal scalp sensations, with some improvement seen using pain medication and physical therapy.
research Comment on Scalp Neuropathy in Androgenetic Alopecia
Hair loss in men (androgenetic alopecia) is significantly linked to decreased scalp sensitivity, but not temperature sensitivity. More research is needed to confirm this. Comparing this hair loss to leprosy is unsupported and stigmatizing.
research Circulation, Sensation, and Hair Growth: A Reply
The document suggests that nerve issues might contribute to hair loss and that testing sensation could predict these nerve problems.
research Scalp Neuropathy in Androgenetic Alopecia
Scalp nerve issues are linked to hair loss in men.
research Scalp Dysesthesia Related to Cervical Spine Disease
Most women with weird scalp feelings had neck spine problems, and some got better with gabapentin treatment.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Starting Pyrilutamide BID. First dose was yesterday. Diffuse thinning. I will put my full regimen below.
A user's regimen to help with their diffuse thinning, which includes taking Pyrilutamide BID, 1mg finasteride daily, 2.5mg oral minoxidil daily, topical minoxidil since August 2021, LLLT every two days, topical fin, progesterone, melatonin, minoxidil (started one week ago), pumpkin seed oil and not dermarolling; other commenters suggested Nizoral for dandruff control and caution when using pre-mixed products with Pyrilutamide.
community Sudden itchy scalp and shedding after 2 years of treatment
After 2 years of using finasteride and minoxidil with good results, the user is experiencing severe scalp itchiness, shedding, and tenderness. Despite dermatologists finding nothing wrong, the user seeks over-the-counter treatments for the itch.
community Scalp itching and tickeling- what's does it mean?
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.
community Scalp itch after starting finasteride? What is the actual cause?
Finasteride can cause scalp itch and inflammation, possibly due to DHT changes, but these effects are often temporary and part of the shedding phase. Consistent use of finasteride may show results after 6 months, with potential hair regrowth and slowed hair loss.
community One of the best things about Finasteride and Dutasteride is no more itchy scalp
Finasteride and Dutasteride help reduce itchy scalp and dandruff caused by DHT. Users also report less acne and reduced hair loss.