Recent content by OH202

Ah okay I see what you mean. Sounds like a good idea - only issue is that I doubt that that would be covered on my insurance but I'll have to check. Thanks again!

Hey Pequod: Could you explain what you mean by my scalp responding to the medication? I've been looking into other ways to get it under control in addition to the shampoos but nothing so far has really changed much. Thanks!

Thanks for all the replies guys! I've been thinking of seeing an endocrinologist or another derm soon - do you think it would be possible to get my dht levels checked? Not sure if that's a thing or what... thatguywelbz - Honestly from what I've seen on here I agree, but I'm pretty hesitant to...

Hey everyone: About a year ago I started noticing excessive itchiness on my scalp and increased shedding in the shower, on my pillow, etc. I went to a dermatologist in November 2014 and was diagnosed with seborrheic dermatitis and was prescribed a clobetasol propionate shampoo - a lot of the...

Was your scalp ever itchy? Sounds like it could be seborrheic dermatitis to me which is often said to aggravate hairfall in affected areas.

Hi OP ~ The shedding is very normal - you'd probably lose it 3 months down the line anyways. Looking forward to seeing your progress!

OP ~ I'd say you have recession at the temples for sure, and would probably be comfortable getting on finasteride and seeing where that takes it takes you. I can guarantee that everyone on this forum would advise you to take some permutation of a rogaine/finasteride/nizoral treatment - it's the...

I agree with the forum here - you're definitely in a good position to remedy or at least stop whatever loss you feel as though you've experienced. Just stay consistent with the medication and try not to obsess too much (while still keeping track of your progress!)