Is it true if you have inflammation on scalp meds won’t work?
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    At a glance
    In this question or advice post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💧 ketoconazole shampoo (topical) twice per week
    💧 Selsun Blue (topical) daily
    💊 finasteride (oral) three months
    💊 oral minoxidil (oral)
    the tone is 😐 neutral with some growth results.

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    Inflammation on the scalp can hinder hair regrowth and the effectiveness of treatments. The user is using ketoconazole shampoo, Selsun Blue, finasteride, and oral minoxidil.
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