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antifungal with some anti-androgenic benefits, often used as a shampoo
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5 / 131 resultsresearch Tinea Capitis in Two Siblings
Two siblings with tinea capitis improved after treatment with ketoconazole.
research A Tricky Case of Hair Loss in a Child: Trichoscopy Saves the Day
Trichoscopy helped diagnose and cure a child's hair loss caused by a fungal infection.
research Zoonotic Majocchi's Granuloma of the Vulva
A woman and her guinea pig were successfully treated for a fungal infection.
research P576 Kerion: A Nasty Scalp Infection
Kerion is a rare but serious scalp infection that needs proper treatment.
research Ketoconazole Shampoo: Effect of Long-Term Use in Androgenic Alopecia
Ketoconazole shampoo improves hair growth and reduces oil similarly to minoxidil in male pattern hair loss.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Allergic to minoxidil
The user is allergic to minoxidil and experienced severe itching and redness. They are considering alternatives like finasteride, dutasteride, and dermarolling for hair loss treatment.
community 4 months using finasteride | minoxidil | ketoconazole | dermaroller (update)
User "mo_movic" shared 4-month progress using finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, and dermaroller for hair loss. Others congratulated and discussed their own experiences, with "mo_movic" reducing finasteride dose and using ketoconazole twice a week.
community What ketoconazole shampoo do you use?
Users discuss ketoconazole shampoos for hair loss, mentioning Nizoral, selsun blue, and alternatives like prescription strength options and compounded lotions to reduce dryness. Some users suggest using finasteride and minoxidil instead, questioning the cost-benefit of ketoconazole.
community i went to dermatologist today and from your experience with doctors and prescriptions i want to know what do you think of that and why ?
A 19-year-old is using hair tonic capsules, Minoxidil 5% lotion, an unidentified hair lotion, and Nizoral shampoo for male pattern hair loss. Commenters suggest focusing on known treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride and advise knowing the contents of the products used.
community I don't have Ketoconazole in my country, is Nizoral a decent replacement?
Nizoral is a suitable replacement for Ketoconazole, but ensure it contains 2% Ketoconazole. The yellow bottle is recommended and should last 3-4 months if used twice a week.