Nizoral absolutely fucked up my hair Ketoconazole 8/11/2025
Nizoral shampoo caused significant hair thinning and oiliness for some users, while others found it beneficial for slowing hair loss. The original poster experienced negative effects and was advised to stop using Nizoral and switch to a gentler shampoo.
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