Dry scalp tends to cause an itchy scalp. The more you scratch or think about your scalp, the more you will scratch your scalp. Excessive scratching can cause hair loss if it pulls the hair as you scratch (called trichotillomania). I am not certain if there is a true relationship between itchy scalp and hair […]
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You might try hydrocortizone cream (0.5%) applied two or three times a week to the scalp. It should not be used more frequently than that, because it could be absorbed with high doses. If you keep its use down to two or three applications directly to the area every 12 hours for 2-3 applications, you […]
Sounds like you have lost the benefits of Propecia. Go back on it. As you are already on Rogaine, stay on it, at least until the process has stabilized. Then work with a good doctor to put together a good Master Plan for you.
Propecia has been shown to have better results than Rogaine in treatment of hair loss from male pattern baldness in young men. You need to get your hair and scalp mapped out for miniaturization to have a proper diagnosis, so that your doctor can develop a Master Plan for your overall situation. Both Rogaine (minoxidil) […]
Based on your description, an itchy, red, circular ring lesion with hair loss might be due to a fungal or bacterial infection. If it is a fungus on the head, it is called Tinea Capitis. If the lesion is located on your body, it is called Tinea Corporus. If the infection is due to fungus, […]
Proscar is the same drug as Propecia, just in a higher dosage per tablet. Propecia contains 1 mg of finasteride per tablet, and Proscar contains 5 mg of finasteride per tablet. When Merck did their studies on hair loss, it was determined that 1mg of finasteride was just as effective as 5 mg or even […]
I was told that I haven’t lost enough hair to fill in the highlighted areas where I’ve been balding (see outline of my thinning). Do I need to loose more hair to become a better candidate? I consulted two clinics about the number of grafts for my hairline. One said 2000 the other said 2500-2800. […]
I’ve been using topical minoxidil and oral finasteride for around 6 months. My loss has pretty much stabilized but no regrowth so far. I’m thinking about switching to oral minoxidil. Is this a good idea after 6 months or should I wait longer like with finasteride? Also, I have a lot of body hair, basically […]
I’m 9 weeks into my hair transplant journey. Resumed going to the gym at the 8 week mark. I’ve noticed my donor area start to get itchy. I sweat profusely while working out. My heart rate during a HIIT session can also climb to ~200bpm. Should I be worried that this will negatively impact my […]
If half-life of fin is 6-8 hours in the blood but 5-6 days in tissue (scalp) why don’t people apply topical every 3-4 days to minimize systemic? Topical finasteride goes systemic. Perfect Hair Health has shown the relationship between systemic DHT level drops with higher and higher topical finasteride dosages as the effective topical dose […]
If you’re a nonresponder to topical minoxidil, are you just clogging your follicles by applying it? Your focus should be on switching to oral minoxidil as 40% of men are nonresponders to topical minoxidil. Clogging your follicles doesn’t happen.
I am 37 years old and had this balding for 10 years. I started using 1 mg PO finasteride daily 1 ml topical minoxidil twice daily 1 biotin vitamin daily, Saw palmetto shampoo, plus 0.5 mm micro needling at home 2-3 times per week. I would increase the microneedling needles to 1.25mm and reduce the […]
I plan on switching to dutasteride. Do I need to taper the finasteride, and if so for how long? If you switch to dutasteride, you do not have to tape off of the finasteride. Remember, the half life of dutasteride is 6 weeks so if you get any side effects, it will take you a […]
I fear I may have developed DUPA. My sides and back have become transparent and I am approaching an NW7. I have added oral fin, oral min, and topical pyrilutamide which I believe has helped and the oral min has regrown some hair and increased thickness a bit. But the density is still poor. I […]
Is genetic balding being caused by an inflammatory response? So what about practices that reduce inflammation vs taking medication to suppress DHT? There are conditions called Lichen Planopilaris or Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia which can cause balding in men. These autoimmune diseases are now being recognized in men who present with balding and a lot of […]
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