I’ve been taking finasteride for almost 2 years now, but the last few months have been a nightmare my scalp itches like crazy. I’ve been wondering if I might be allergic to saw palmetto, have too much zinc, or maybe even a fungal infection (i’m stopping with the saw palmetto supplements today).
today my scalp is unbearably itchy and I’m also noticing some red spots (pimple) that appear with the itching. Some of these spots even seem to cause small areas of hair loss (temporarily my derma told me i’m praying she is right). I had really good results with finasteride at the beginning, so l don’t understand what’s happening now.
I’ve already visited a dermatologist about 5 times.
Ketoconazole shampoo hasn’t helped, and I’m even noticing more hair loss. I’m desperate for help.
hey, sounds frustrating! stopping the saw palmetto is a good step. if the itching persists, it might be worth exploring whether you have an underlying skin condition or an allergy. keep using ketoconazole for now, and maybe try CBD with MCT oil to soothe the scalp. good luck!
thankss for the message!! as i said i already went to to the dermatologist like 5 times only for the scalp she told me the fungal infection isn’t there anymore ( i just started a oral medication for the fungal to be sure it’s gone). i had really good result with fin it stopped almost the hair loss that was enough for me but these past months the hair loss was insane (prob more a mental thing like i’m looking for hair loss but still) idk why and the itching is killing bc it’s reminds me that i lose hair btw can you please elaborate on the CBD MCT oil.
thanksss for the respond! im massaging my head, i use ketocononazole shampoo 2 -3 times per week im thinking that the shampoo is the cause bc when i’m using it i’m loosing more hair then usual.
i use cold water for washing my hair & i stopped using my derma pen. i’m thinking it’s the shampoo or maybe the supplemen?
just praying it’s not fin i had great result with stopping the hair loss but these past months are a comedy