Help with treating dandruff please.
    2/19/2023

    From the encyclopedia
    Ketoconazole →

    Antifungal, best known as a dandruff shampoo

    Minoxidil →

    Vasodilator used on the scalp and, at low doses, as a tablet

    Finasteride →

    Popular 5-alpha reductase inhibitor that lowers DHT, taken as a pill or used topically

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    In this question or advice post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💧 Climbazole (topical) 1% 2x weekly 5 months
    💧 Ketoconazole (topical) 1% or 2% 3x weekly
    💧 Minoxidil (topical) 10%
    💊 Finasteride (oral) 3 months
    💧 Topsor solution (topical)
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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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      community Has anyone had any luck with just 2% Nizoral?

      in Ketoconazole  3 upvotes 1 month ago
      2% Nizoral alone is not effective for hair regrowth; it works best when combined with treatments like finasteride or dutasteride. It may help with scalp health but is insufficient as a standalone treatment for androgen-related hair loss.

      community Hairloss due to medication -- recovery?

       4 upvotes 8 years ago
      Medication caused hair loss, which stopped after discontinuing the drugs, but hair hasn't regrown yet. The user is considering seeing a doctor for further advice and possibly using biotin supplements.

      community Relationship between Dandruff and Hair loss?

       6 upvotes 4 weeks ago
      Dandruff may contribute to hair shedding, but there's no direct correlation; stress and scalp inflammation can also impact hair health. Treatments like Ketoconazole shampoo are used to manage dandruff and potentially reduce shedding.

      community Wicked dandruff from minoxidil

       4 upvotes 6 years ago
      The user is experiencing intense dandruff from using minoxidil for hair loss and suspects it's due to alcohol or propylene glycol. Suggestions include using minoxidil without propylene glycol, switching to foam, and trying various shampoos like ginger shampoo or those without propylene glycol.

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      research Scalp condition impacts hair growth and retention via oxidative stress

      40 citations , January 2018 in “International journal of trichology”
      This article reviews the relationship between scalp conditions and hair health, suggesting that shampoos with Malassezia inhibitory agents may help reduce premature hair loss, but it presents no new clinical results.

      research Targeted Delivery of Zinc Pyrithione to Skin Epithelia

      14 citations , September 2021 in “International journal of molecular sciences”
      This review details how zinc pyrithione's anti-fungal activity makes it a successful treatment for dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis, by effectively targeting Malassezia yeast in the scalp.

      research Potential herbs for treatment of dandruff: A review

      January 2025 in “International Journal of Herbal Medicine”
      This review highlights that while dandruff affects over 50% of humans and cannot be fully eradicated, it can be controlled through chemical treatments that may cause side effects or herbal remedies such as Neem and Tea tree oil, which have longstanding use in hair care.

      research Stratum corneum dysfunction in dandruff

      93 citations , April 2012 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science”
      This article discusses the role of stratum corneum disruption in dandruff and suggests that treatments improving scalp barrier integrity along with antifungal activity may be beneficial; it reports no new research findings.