Could dandruff slow hair growth? (Keto) Ketoconazole 3/14/2023
The use of minoxidil, finasteride, and Ketoconazole to treat hair loss, with a focus on whether dandruff can slow down hair growth.
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6 / 6 resultscommunity 23-M Using minox and fin everyday also consulted dermat he just said androgenetic alopecia and gives 2 serum for dandruff which is quite visible in scalp more like it's settled on scalp and when I scratch I found this
A 23-year-old male uses minoxidil and finasteride daily for androgenetic alopecia and is concerned about dandruff, which a dermatologist addressed with two serums. He uses ketoconazole shampoo twice a week to manage scalp issues.
community After the blood test I saw I had a severe Vitamin D deficiency.I had androgenic alopecia so I started with minoxidil and finesteride topically along with vitamin D and biotin.
The user treated androgenic alopecia with topical minoxidil, finasteride, vitamin D, and biotin, while also using ketoconazole shampoo for dandruff. They focus on weight training and take daily vitamin D tablets.
community Does ketokonazole on its own improve androgenetic alopecia?
Ketoconazole can slightly improve hair density and is best used as an adjunct to treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. It helps with scalp health but won't stop androgenetic alopecia on its own.
community Ketoconazole/Nizoral 1%/2% or selenium for dandruff?
The conversation is about choosing between Ketoconazole/Nizoral 1%/2% or selenium for dandruff. The user also mentions starting finasteride soon for androgenetic alopecia.
community 21M, Dermatologist prescribed only Minoxidil
A 21-year-old was diagnosed with early-stage androgenetic alopecia and prescribed only minoxidil 5% and ketoconazole shampoo by a dermatologist, who advised against finasteride for now. The user is skeptical about starting minoxidil due to concerns about increased hair loss.
community A concise, easy-to-understand post on Androgenic Alopecia theory and its practical applications
The mechanism of Androgenic Alopecia and practical applications of treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, dermarolling, scalp massages, anti-fungals, progesterone, estrogen, PPAR-γ activators, reducing oxidative stress, and scalp exercises. It explains why DHT is important in AA and how other factors might be involved such as hypoxia, increased DKK-1 expression, morphological changes to the scalp, skull growth during childhood/puberty, and blood flow.
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