I use dihydrocodeine and codeine, I've recently stopped again because i've been shredding hairs alot in the shower. Culd this be just stress? I've been noticeably stressed over the past 5 years and that's when my hair started to fall out.
Batmannen is right and despite what " Painful One" states, Nioxin is NOT the only solution or shampoo that clears your scalp of excess DHT. first of all topical DHT blockers are dismal at best. systemic circulation and choking off the hair folicle is the problem.
Some do get good results controlling all avenues, systemic and topical. Nizoral 2% reduces DHT levels to a higher degree and also lowers inflamatory cytokines which can inflame then destroy the hair folicle permanently at times. Take Zinc, Saw Palmetto and a very low dose of finasteride. Yes I know all the horror stories with cock block and loss of libido but its an individual thing. some guys and girls have no dimunition of Libido. You can take 1mg/once a week. Yes that low and it will halt large amounts of shedding. Pain killers if anything will increase estrogen, lower testosterone ( precursor of DHT) and raise prolactin which will lower dopamine , which further slows the cycle of LH to testosterone etc.....
You can buy the 2% Nizoral shampoo OTC in Canada or online elsewhere. Last I checked the 1% only was around for the U.S. Higher concentrations can be had online or with a script and a compounding pharmacy
Your problem mostly arises from dryness thrash! So don't worry, as its reversible shedding , loss. even patchy areas of baldness.As hair gets dry, it gets brittle, cracks and falls out at an increased incidence. Most drugs have this effect reported as many do cause dry skin and dry scalp/hair. Even if your not scratching like you got poison Ivy , doesnt mean you dont have dry hair etc..
I suggest Nizoral 2-3 times a week for inflamatory control and use conditioner on alternate days with a good moisturizing shampoo. also clean your hair and scalp with coconut oil , 2-4 x weekly. you'll notice a big difference. Take vitamin E, C and fish Oil or eat more oily fish ( salmon, mackeral, sardines) and more healthy fats in general. Ohh and also buy yourself some Biotin