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February 2014 in “Recent Patents on Inflammation & Allergy Drug Discovery”
Shampoos have evolved into multifunctional products with patented innovations for different hair needs and can include medicinal herbs forhair and scalp health.
Treatments forhair loss, including the use of minoxidil and microneedling; as well as discussing the potential of using finasteride or a ketoconazole shampoo.
A 35-year-old male is using oral finasteride and ketoconazole shampooforhair loss and is unsure about seeing improvement after 4 weeks. Suggestions include continuing the current treatment for at least 6 months before expecting results, and considering adding minoxidil to the regimen.
This user, "ediblediety", has been taking oral minoxidil (1.25 mg daily), keto shampoo and occasional derm-rolling for 4 months to treat their hair loss, and they have experienced a shedding phase after the first few weeks of use. They report improvements in the thickness of their facial and body hair, but note that this may be daunting to women.
A user was prescribed ketoconazole shampoo by their dermatologist for early-stage hair loss, but is unsure if this is the right treatment. Most commenters suggest seeking a second opinion or starting finasteride treatment immediately, while a few caution about potential side effects.
The user experienced improved hairgrowth using Minoxidil twice daily, finasteride 1.25mg once daily, weekly dermarolling, supplements, and occasional ketoconazole shampoofor 5.5 months, but noticed hair shedding again after switching types of Minoxidil. Despite returning to the original Minoxidil, the user's hair condition worsened and shedding continued.