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Shampoos have evolved into multifunctional products with patented innovations for different hair needs and can include medicinal herbs forhair and scalp health.
The conversation is a guide on treating hair loss, discussing finasteride and dutasteride to lower DHT, minoxidil forgrowth, ketoconazole shampoofor scalp health, and dermarolling for regeneration. RU58841 is mentioned as a DHT blocker but not recommended due to safety concerns.
Shampoos, including those with ketoconazole, may offer mild benefits forhair health but are not effective for stopping hair loss or balding. Effective treatments forhair loss include finasteride and minoxidil, often used together, while shampoos are generally not on the scalp long enough to impact hair follicles significantly.
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.
A user shared their experience with a homemade essential oils shampooforhair loss after stopping finasteride due to side effects. They reported healthier, shinier hair and new body hairgrowth but no scalp regrowth yet.