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research Answer to April 2014 Photo Quiz
Kerion, a scalp fungal infection, requires lab confirmation and is treated with antifungal medication and medicated shampoo.
research Ketoconazole Shampoo for Seborrheic Dermatitis of the Scalp: A Narrative Review
Ketoconazole shampoo is a safe and effective treatment for scalp seborrheic dermatitis.
research Manifestation of pityriasis amiantacea following initiation of minoxidil
A woman developed a rare scalp condition after starting minoxidil, which was resolved with specific shampoo and solution.
research Epidermophyton floccosum as apossible aethiological agent of tinea capitis: a case report
A fungus called Epidermophyton floccosum can cause scalp infections.
research Cicatricial alopecia/lichen planopilaris-the Cleveland clinic foundation experience on evaluation, diagnosis and treatment
Middle-aged women with cicatricial alopecia/lichen planopilaris responded well to treatments like ketoconazole shampoo and steroids.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Shampoo without salicylic acid
A user is seeking a hair-loss shampoo without salicylic acid due to an allergy. Recommendations include using Finasteride, Minoxidil, and Nizoral Anti-Dandruff Shampoo (ketoconazole), while avoiding Nizoral Scalp Psoriasis Shampoo & Conditioner.
community starting out Nizoral shampoo, do I buy more bottles after I finish or switch back to traditional shampoo?
Using Nizoral shampoo intermittently and reassessing scalp condition after each bottle, potentially adding in other tools to target seb derm, and alternating between Pura D'Or and Nizoral for a healthy and clean scalp.
community LPT: If your scalp is greasy, itchy, you have flakes and other crud, get a Psoriasis shampoo
Psoriasis shampoo with salicylic acid can improve scalp health and hair quality better than Nizoral. It helps create a cleaner environment for hair growth, especially when using treatments like finasteride.
community Scalp inflammation let’s talk about it?
Scalp inflammation can cause hair thinning and may be related to diet, infections, or conditions like psoriasis. Treatments suggested include using Nizoral shampoo and checking vitamin levels.
community Stopping min on scalp - psoriasis
A user with mild psoriasis on the scalp is using finasteride, topical minoxidil, and dermarolling for hair loss but plans to stop minoxidil on the crown due to psoriasis aggravation. Suggestions include switching to a lipid-based minoxidil, using Ketoconazole shampoo, or trying oral minoxidil.