Nizoral - severe side effect (burning/bloody scalp) Ketoconazole 12/25/2018
The user experienced severe side effects, including burning and bleeding, from using Nizoral for a flaky scalp and stopped using it. Alternatives like Head & Shoulders were suggested for managing seborrheic dermatitis.
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