My son 18 years old he is being getting acne in his scalp and they very bad white head and the painful tried shampoo but didn't work now he is in acne medication the issue he is being getting bold spots in his acne scalp what shall I do to make the hair grow back again thanks
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Oral minoxidil has a half-life of about 4 hours, meaning it takes approximately 24 hours for the drug to be mostly eliminated from your body. However, side effects like itching may persist slightly longer if related to localized sensitivity or an allergic response. If symptoms continue...
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Thank you for your questions! Finasteride doesn’t suddenly stop working, but over time, its effectiveness may gradually reduce as hair loss progresses naturally with age. That said, it typically continues to slow hair loss, helping you maintain more hair than you would have without it.
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Kenalog (a corticosteroid) injections are not known to worsen telogen effluvium (TE). In fact, they are often used to reduce inflammation and discomfort, which can sometimes accompany shedding. Since your biopsy showed no inflammation or scarring, the injections are likely addressing...