Advice On How To Stop The Scalp Itch!

[evian123]

Hi everyone,

Please, I need some advice on how to stop the scalp itch. I have tried finasteride for over a year, dutasteride for 3 months and minoxidil ( This made the itching a lot worse ). I also use Nizoral, Regen pure nothing works.

Does anyone have any advice on what I can do next?

 

[Splatt]

Hi everyone,

Please, I need some advice on how to stop the scalp itch. I have tried finasteride for over a year, dutasteride for 3 months and minoxidil ( This made the itching a lot worse ). I also use Nizoral, Regen pure nothing works.

Does anyone have any advice on what I can do next?

You may have reverse andronism like I think I do. However, I took finasteride for 8 years and had success, but I’ve lost ground 5 months ago for the first time in a long time and am on dutasteride no (still with finasteride) but feel like it may raise my test when I take the dutasteride. I’m sticking it out hoping it’s a shed but I’ve been on it for 5 months and this is when you’re supposed to get the shed, so I’m trying to stick it out. I’ve had the itch every time my hair has receded. I know that when it is there that’s what it means. I don’t even know if finasteride stopped it as maybe my body’s natural process did it. I just was on it at the time. Make no mistake, that itch is balding.

 

[InvaderZim]

I think the "male pattern baldness itch" (still considered a myth in terms of science), the technical term we use here, is not necessary correlated to genetic hair loss, because not everyone experiences it. I experienced the itch, but even though I had success on dutasteride (maintenance, thickening and regrowth), it was still there. It went away after oral spironolactone (my dosage is rather controversial, but yeah). So far it's a hypothesis.

It could be an underlying health issue for all we know.

 

[Splatt]

I think the "male pattern baldness itch" (still considered a myth in terms of science), the technical term we use here, is not necessary correlated to genetic hair loss, because not everyone experiences it. I experienced the itch, but even though I had success on dutasteride (maintenance, thickening and regrowth), it was still there. It went away after oral spironolactone (my dosage is rather controversial, but yeah). So far it's a hypothesis.

It could be an underlying health issue for all we know.

Zim, how are yout elections?. I went to 50 mg on spironolactone and my dick went dead

 

[InvaderZim]

Zim, how are yout elections?. I went to 50 mg on spironolactone and my dick went dead

My dick is still working.

 

[Tommybommy1363]

I still itch and am having regrowth. I think the itching is just hair fall in a lot of cases and not necessarily inflammation. I think it’s best to pick a regimen and stick with despite itching.

I don’t know if it really helps though, but perilla and nac seemed to help a lot when my itching was bad. That and a tea tree and peppermint oil shampoo that I get from cvs. Nizoral makes my head itch like crazy so I don’t use it

 

[tomJ]

I still itch and am having regrowth. I think the itching is just hair fall in a lot of cases and not necessarily inflammation. I think it’s best to pick a regimen and stick with despite itching.

I don’t know if it really helps though, but perilla and nac seemed to help a lot when my itching was bad. That and a tea tree and peppermint oil shampoo that I get from cvs. Nizoral makes my head itch like crazy so I don’t use it

Can you supply the names of the tea tree and peppermint oil shampoo that you purchase?

 

[Tommybommy1363]

Can you supply the names of the tea tree and peppermint oil shampoo that you purchase?

Of course.

https://www.target.com/p/ogx-extra-...=ogx tea tree extra&gclid=[*GCLID*]&gclsrc=ds

That’s the one I use. I think everyone’s scalp is different though, helps to play around. I have like 20 shampoos in my shower that I have tried

 

[Splatt]

I think the "male pattern baldness itch" (still considered a myth in terms of science), the technical term we use here, is not necessary correlated to genetic hair loss, because not everyone experiences it. I experienced the itch, but even though I had success on dutasteride (maintenance, thickening and regrowth), it was still there. It went away after oral spironolactone (my dosage is rather controversial, but yeah). So far it's a hypothesis.

It could be an underlying health issue for all we know.

How long have you been on dutasteride?

 

[InvaderZim]

How long have you been on dutasteride?

9 months so far.

 

[Splatt]

9 months so far.

Have you had any sheds, and when did you start to see something

 

[Splatt]

I still itch and am having regrowth. I think the itching is just hair fall in a lot of cases and not necessarily inflammation. I think it’s best to pick a regimen and stick with despite itching.

I don’t know if it really helps though, but perilla and nac seemed to help a lot when my itching was bad. That and a tea tree and peppermint oil shampoo that I get from cvs. Nizoral makes my head itch like crazy so I don’t use it

What is nac?

 

[Retinoid]

I think the itch means hair phases are switching (such as to telogen) and cause a hitamine like reaction. I had this crawling itch on Rogaine foam and lost hair whenever I pulled at it. I stopped and do not have the crawling itch anymore but I also never naturally had it. I would say to take a Benadryl and see if this works or use topical Benadryl (like in an alcohol spray). I do not think this itch means '''DHT is attacking my follicles".

 

[abcdefg]

I dont think anything ever really cures it. Just change shampoos often, and maybe you could try RU. I think in some men that get this itch its inflammation from male pattern baldness so its probably related to the receptors so AR blockers might help even if finasteride/dutasteride dont. Just pure speculation though no one knows.

 

[InvaderZim]

Have you had any sheds, and when did you start to see something

No shedding at all.

 

[tomJ]

I think the itch means hair phases are switching (such as to telogen) and cause a hitamine like reaction. I had this crawling itch on Rogaine foam and lost hair whenever I pulled at it. I stopped and do not have the crawling itch anymore but I also never naturally had it. I would say to take a Benadryl and see if this works or use topical Benadryl (like in an alcohol spray). I do not think this itch means '''DHT is attacking my follicles".

It's funny you say take a benadryl to see if the itch goes away...if I take medicine, even benadryl, my scalp will start itching..especially antacid prescription medicine...but benadryl will make my scalp itch. May be it causes sebum to be released?

 

[Splatt]

No shedding at all.

Ok, when did you start to see the benefit?

 

[InvaderZim]

Ok, when did you start to see the benefit?

Around 3-6 months.

 

[AnxiousAndy]

Best way to fight the itch I've found is by using anti androgens, and I don't say that lightly. Since starting Cyproterone my itch is about 70% - 80% gone, it could get pretty bad before but now its not usually noticeable which is great because I use concealer now.

 

[Tommybommy1363]

What is nac?

N-acetylcysteine. There was some study that showed it can decrease scalp pgd. I take it with castor oil for a mini prostaglandin protocol. I don’t know if it actually does anything.