Minoxidil and seborrheic dermatitis
    8/27/2019

    From the encyclopedia
    Minoxidil →

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

    Finasteride →

    Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

    Ketoconazole →

    antifungal with some anti-androgenic benefits, often used as a shampoo

    At a glance
    In this side effect report post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💧 Minoxidil (topical) lotion 1x daily 2 years
    💊 Finasteride (oral) 1mg 1x daily
    💧 Ketoconazole (topical) shampoo occasionally
    💧 Clobetasol (topical) shampoo
    💧 Ciclopirox Olamine (topical) shampoo
    the tone is 😞 negative.

    Other terms

    Minoxidil use may worsen seborrheic dermatitis, causing itching and dandruff. Users consider stopping minoxidil or switching to foam to improve scalp condition.
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