Piroctone Olamine and Ketoconazole
Ketoconazole 2/1/2024
Piroctone olamine and ketoconazole are both effective for reducing dandruff and hair shedding, with potential benefits for hair thickness and scalp health. Piroctone olamine may be as effective or better than ketoconazole in certain conditions, yet it is often overlooked.
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Piroctone Olamine at 1% is recommended for reducing scalp inflammation and encouraging hair growth. The user seeks recommendations for UK shampoos/conditioners containing this ingredient.
community piroctone olamine was was very superior than ketoconzole in increasing hairgrowth and reducing itching and danruff?
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community piroctone olamine works better than nizoral?
Nizoral causes scalp and face itchiness and flakes. Piroctone olamine is suggested as an alternative.
community (27M) My Life Changing Hairloss Recovery Journey. 4 Month on Minoxidil 5% + Finasteride 0.1% Topical, Finasteride 1mg, Ketoconazole 2% & Climbazole+Piroctone Olamine weekly, Vitamin D3 60k I.U. weekly
A 27-year-old shares his hair loss recovery journey using Minoxidil 5%, topical Finasteride 0.1%, oral Finasteride 1mg, Ketoconazole 2%, Climbazole + Piroctone Olamine weekly, and Vitamin D3 60k I.U. weekly. He reports significant improvement over four months.
community [M32] 2y finasteride hairline gains
A man shared his hairline improvement after two years on 1.25mg finasteride daily and using piroctone olamine shampoo. He has not had a hair transplant and does not plan to use minoxidil.
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