Seborrheic dermatitis can cause hair loss, and treatments like ketoconazole shampoo, topicalsteroids, and oral antifungals may help. Some consider using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss despite dermatitis.
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 asks if finasteride can be used with the topical steroid betamethasone dipropionate to reduce hair loss and scalp inflammation. The discussion revolves around combining these treatments for better results.
A user started using Happyhead Dut and Minoxidil topical for hair loss, skipping finasteride. They've seen progress in three months, with slight shedding initially, and have not used finasteride before.
The user "ajsr8" shared their story of hair loss despite being on treatments. They started using finasteride in 2019 and later tried topical minoxidil, but it didn't seem to work. They also experienced side effects from other treatments. They are considering cutting off their hair and stopping the medications if there is no improvement in three months. Other users suggested trying different treatments and getting a blood test to check for underlying conditions.