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Noticed hair loss 4 years ago, took Propecia & Dutasteride 6 months ago figuring it was typical male pattern baldness. Had symptoms of severe burning of scalp and numbness in mouth and hands along with broken brittle hairs and scaling in areas of hair loss. Stopped quickly. Pain has continued. Dermatologist conducted biopsy which showed lymphocytic innflamation, similar to scarring alopecia. Everything from topical cortico steroids to prednisone to cyclisporine has not stopped the extreme scalp burning. The only thing that stopped the burning was an anti-fungal terbifine, but symptoms returned after 3 months while still on the medication even though the biopsy tested negative for fungal. Have had multiple biopsies, talked to dermatologists all over, and am desparate for some clear direction. I know this may not be the ideal forum for this but I'm running out of places to go.
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