The user asks if finasteride can be used with the topicalsteroid betamethasone dipropionate to reduce hair loss and scalp inflammation. The discussion revolves around combining these treatments for better results.
The post discusses the user's experience with hair loss treatment using finasteride, clobetasol propionate, and ketoconazole shampoo. The conversation warns about the potential side effects of clobetasol, a powerful topicalsteroid, and emphasizes its short-term usage.
The user has chronic itchy scalp and dandruff, unresponsive to ketoconazole, selenium sulfide, zinc pyrithione, coal tar, and salicylic acid. Topicalsteroids were also ineffective for long-term use.
The user is trying a new hair loss treatment combining 1.25 mg oral minoxidil with a daily topical solution containing hydrocortisone, tretinoin, 8% minoxidil, and 0.025% finasteride. They aim to maintain their current hair before considering a hair transplant in Istanbul.
Topical estrogen or estradiol for hair loss is being discussed for its effectiveness compared to finasteride. Users are sharing their experiences and opinions on its potential benefits.