Does ketoconazole shampoo fry your hair ? Ketoconazole 10/17/2025
Ketoconazole shampoo can dry out hair, causing it to become frizzy and less manageable. Users suggest using conditioner, trying different shampoos, or reducing the frequency of ketoconazole use to mitigate these effects.
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community [M25] My 2-year long plus (August 27, 2021 - October 28, 2023) odyssey warding off my thinning, balding, recessed, and greasy hair [Oral finasteride 1.25 mg daily; Topical liquid 5% minoxidil 1 ml daily; Nizoral with 2% ketoconazole 1x weekly]
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