Help with treating dandruff please. 2/19/2023
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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