learn Ketoconazole
antifungal with some anti-androgenic benefits, often used as a shampoo
Search
forLearn
5 / 801 resultslearn Valproic acid
an anticonvulsant repurposed for hair loss via histone inhibition
learn Trichogen® (foligain)
learn Cetirizine
popular antihistamine showing promise for hair loss as an anti-inflammatory and prostaglandin inhibitor
learn Bimatoprost
a synthetic prostamide used to treat eyelashes also shows promise for stimulating hair growth on scalp
Research
5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Incubatory environment of the scalp impacts pre‐emergent hair to affect post‐emergent hair cuticle integrity
An unhealthy scalp can damage new hair, but using ZPT shampoo can improve hair health.
research Nudging hair shedding by antidandruff shampoos. A comparison of 1% ketoconazole, 1% piroctone olamine and 1% zinc pyrithione formulations
All three shampoos reduced dandruff and hair loss, but ketoconazole and piroctone olamine also made hair thicker.
research Clinical evaluation of the efficacy and safety of ‘ThriveCo anti-dandruff pre-shampoo treatment,’ containing ZenscalpinTM in the management of scalp dandruff in healthy adults
ThriveCo Anti-Dandruff Pre-Shampoo Treatment effectively reduces dandruff and improves scalp health without side effects.
research Double-blind randomized placebo-controlled study of the efficacy and safety of hair loss prevention shampoo containing salicylic acid, panthenol, and niacinamide in alopecia patients
The shampoo with salicylic acid, panthenol, and niacinamide is effective and safe for preventing hair loss in people with alopecia.
research The role of ketoconazole 2% shampoo in the treatment and prophylactic management of dandruff
Ketoconazole shampoo treats dandruff and reduces hair greasiness.
Community Join
5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Finasteride gives me seb derm. Thoughts on zinc or other options?
A user with diffuse hair loss after taking accutane, which might have triggered genetic predisposition to AGA; their experience taking finasteride and experiencing side effects of increased oil production, increased sex drive, worsening hair texture; they are considering zinc supplementation with finasteride or other treatments such as alfatradiol or spironolactone.
community Shoutout to Zinc pyrithione and Piroctone olamine
Zinc pyrithione and piroctone olamine are effective for reducing hair shedding, possibly more so than ketoconazole. There is a concern about zinc pyrithione shampoo interfering with minoxidil, but it's unclear if this is proven.
community Will a salicylic acid shampoo help remove flakes caused from propylene glycol?
A user is experiencing scalp flaking from a finasteride/minoxidil topical solution and considers using salicylic acid shampoo to remove propylene glycol residue. Another user suggests trying a leave-in conditioner to address dryness and flaking.
community Does anyone know anything about Procapil? Or the Vitamin Shampoo brand? Worth it or not?
The conversation discusses the effectiveness of Procapil and Vitamin Shampoo for hair loss. Users also mention treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
community 1 year 1 month into fin, new regrowth
The user increased finasteride to 1mg daily, stopped using ketoconazole and pyrithione zinc shampoos, and started using regular pH balanced shampoo with tea tree oil, rosemary/peppermint oil, and microneedling. They are now seeing new hair regrowth at the hairline and temples.