Is there any way to know for sure if hair thinning is just from fungal infection/ inflammation and would be reversed with just Ketoconazole 2%/ triamcinolone acetonide etc? 10/3/2015
The user is unsure if their hair thinning is due to fungal infection/inflammation or genetic factors and is hesitant to start Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. They are currently using Ketoconazole 2% and triamcinolone acetonide and are concerned about potential side effects from other medications.
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