I was very very very very very very very very wrong    Ketoconazole 10/29/2025  
  Nizoral, a ketoconazole shampoo, can cause scalp dryness and hair shedding if overused. Users discuss alternatives like Selsun Blue, finasteride, and dutasteride for managing hair loss and seborrheic dermatitis. 
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