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    Default Have some itchy scalp with thinning. Which regiment do you recommend?

    I am 38 and though I had maybe a thinning area at the back, in the past few months things have gotten worse. I was typically using Nioxin or similar as a standard shampoo but ran out and was using very cheap shampoo. I think it is obvious that I need to revisit my shampoo.

    I bought some Tgel which is coal tar but does not seem to do a thing for itching. I think some of my issue is I scratch....

    So I was thinking of getting the Bosley Revive shampoo and supplement with minoxidil after shower? Is there another regiment you recommend? From what I read, many users of Minoxidil experience itching, which probably won't be good.

    I would describe my scalp as somewhat oily and there are red blotches when I get out of the shower but they subside quickly. I don't have extensive dandruff I do get a bit at times. I do not have scaling, major flaking, sores, etc.

    In general, I am in above average health, about 10lbs over weight, and eat mostly healthy foods but I do dive into chips and such occasionally. I do chew snuff maybe once/day but have been off and on. From what I read, nicotine can cause DHT? Probably a good enough reason to stop that disgusting habit for good.

    I was also wondering if there were additional supplements/vitamins that do anything? I used to just take a multi vitamin and usually boost a lot of B vitamins.

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    Try something that contains ketoconazole, like nizoral.

    I used to use minoxidil. The minoxidil/alcohol foam was fine, but the liquid min/PG/alcohol made me itch like crazy. I figured it must be the propylene glycol, or the fact the PG actually pulls the minoxidil through your skin (ie, it actually works. I couldn't help but think the rogaine just ended up with the alcohol evaporating and the minoxidil just ending up as a white power on the scalp that didn't soak in).

    To be honest, I shave my head anyway. When it starts itching, I just buzz it and plaster it with E45 or olive oil.

    Good multi vitamin = something that's soluble in water. I drink natures way alive liquid multi

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    If your losing hair I still think propecia is the only chance you have. itching, dandruff... none of that is proven yet to cause hair loss. If your losing hair its MPB causing it

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    Thank you. Is this a better regiment than using minoxidil? This product seems relatively cheap right now. I have to look at this realistically with my hectic schedule to stay on top of things. Just need something quick and easy that I can adhere to.

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