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February 2014 in “Analytical Letters”
The method accurately measures the amount of ketoconazole in anti-dandruff shampoo and cream, and can also be used to monitor the drug in human plasma.
The conversation is about using ketoconazole shampoo for hair loss. Users suggest using it 2-3 times a week alongside other treatments like minoxidil and finasteride.
Ketoconazole shampoo does not significantly reduce systemic or scalp DHT levels and is considered a mild topical antiandrogen. Users discuss its use for scalp health rather than DHT reduction, with some preferring alternatives like dutasteride over finasteride due to perceived side effects.
People use ketoshampoo 2-3 times per week and often apply conditioner after, including keratin, collagen, and biotin types. Results show improvement after a month.
Ketoconazole shampoo is primarily for scalp health and reducing inflammation, not hair regrowth. Combining ketoconazole with finasteride can yield similar results to using minoxidil and finasteride together.
The user is using 1% ketoconazole shampoo, 5% minoxidil foam, and a multi-peptide hair serum to address hair loss, aiming to improve from Norwood 5 to Norwood 3. They are considering adding topical finasteride if current treatments show progress and plan to use cosmetic products like fibers and DermMatch for appearance enhancement.