Is ketoconazole shampoo bullshit? Ketoconazole 9/7/2023
The conversation is about the effectiveness of ketoconazole shampoo for hair loss. The conclusion is that ketoconazole shampoo can help with dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis, but it is not a strong enough treatment to stop or regrow hair. It is recommended to use it as an adjunct treatment along with finasteride or dutasteride.
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6 / 1000+ resultscommunity my dermatologist prescribed me two shampoos and vitamins hair
A 21-year-old experiencing hair loss was prescribed two shampoos and hair vitamins by a dermatologist who suggested seborrheic dermatitis as the cause. However, users in the conversation suggested the hair loss could be male pattern baldness (MPB), recommending monitoring the situation and considering finasteride as a treatment.
community Is Keto shampoo 2% even worth starting?
Ketoconazole shampoo is primarily for scalp health and reducing inflammation, not hair regrowth. Combining ketoconazole with finasteride can yield similar results to using minoxidil and finasteride together.
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User shared progress pictures showing significant hair regrowth using oral finasteride, oral minoxidil, and keto shampoo. They noted the best results after consistently using oral minoxidil for six months.
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Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.
community Derm prescribed ketoconazole 2% shampoo, claiming my case “is not bad enough yet” for fin. Second opinion?
A user was prescribed ketoconazole shampoo by their dermatologist for early-stage hair loss, but is unsure if this is the right treatment. Most commenters suggest seeking a second opinion or starting finasteride treatment immediately, while a few caution about potential side effects.
community Would taking Ketoconazole 2% shampoo before signs of male pattern baldness help delay hair loss?
The conversation is about a user considering the use of Ketoconazole 2% shampoo before showing signs of male pattern baldness (MPB) to potentially delay its onset, inspired by a YouTuber who uses the shampoo to reduce scalp DHT levels. The user's interest in this preventative measure stems from a family history of MPB.
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