Do you/can you use ketoconazole shampoo continuously? Ketoconazole 4/4/2024
A dermatologist prescribed 2% ketoconazole shampoo for hair loss, advising against continuous use beyond 6 weeks. Users discussed potentially using the 1% version regularly, with a recommendation of 1 or 2 times a week.
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5 / 5 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.
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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.
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The conversation discusses using an apple cider vinegar shampoo bar as an alternative to Nizoral 2% ketoconazole due to excessive shedding. Users also mention starting minoxidil and considering finasteride, while exploring natural shampoo options to reduce scalp irritation and hair loss.
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Ketoconazole 2% shampoo stopped a user's severe hair shedding after just two uses, a result not achieved by finasteride or oral minoxidil. Some users suggest the shampoo's anti-androgenic properties may help with hair loss, while others think the shedding might have stopped naturally or due to the end of a shedding phase.
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OP is experiencing dandruff and is considering switching from climbazole to ketoconazole, with suggestions to use Nizoral and a routine involving ketoconazole, coconut oil, and lemon. OP is also using minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss, and there are discussions about various shampoos and treatments for dandruff.
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