I’ve been on minoxidil for years, and was always skeptical if it even worked for me, or stopped working at one point. After stopping it for more than 4 months, I didn’t see any noticeable difference. Does it mean it never worked for me? I’ve been on finasteride for 3 years.
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In my opinion, clobetasol works well for Alopecia areata, scarring Alopecia, and traction Alopecia. It is not the treatment of choice for androgenic Alopecia. As you did not state your diagnosis, I believe it's important to recognize that clobetasol does not work for all alopecias. A...
Finasterid works to slow, stop or reverse the hair loss in genetic male pattern balding. Many people will not see the slowing down process but the drug peaks in about 1-2 years after starting it
Telogen effluvium can sometimes cause itching but so can 10-15 other things. It’s difficult to say without seeing your scalp and knowing more. If things don’t improve, see an expert to make sure you have the correct diagnosis and plan.