New Approach to Ketoconazole or just waste of time? Ketoconazole 6/1/2024
The post discusses using 2% ketoconazole shampoo as a competitive androgen receptor antagonist for hair loss, applied for 1.5 hours daily. The user questions its effectiveness and potential benefits compared to finasteride and minoxidil.
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