The regions where I’m loosing the most hair burn/are tender.
    Ketoconazole 1/2/2025

    From the encyclopedia
    Ketoconazole →

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

    Finasteride →

    Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

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    In this question or advice post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💧 ketoconazole (topical)
    💊 finasteride (oral) 2 weeks
    the tone is 😐 neutral with some improvement results.

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    The conversation discusses hair loss, with users suggesting treatments like ketoconazole shampoo, finasteride, and dutasteride. Symptoms like burning and tenderness are mentioned, with recommendations to see a dermatologist for potential scarring alopecia.
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