Can nizoral cause hair to shed with different thicknesses/lengths or is that just miniaturization?
Ketoconazole 10/22/2023
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The user is experiencing hair shedding of different thicknesses/lengths and is using Nizoral, ciclopirox, and pyrithione zinc conditioner. They are concerned whether the shedding is due to these treatments, miniaturization, or their low-calorie diet.
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