What ketoconazole shampoo do you use? Ketoconazole 4/20/2025
Users discuss ketoconazole shampoos for hair loss, mentioning Nizoral, selsun blue, and alternatives like prescription strength options and compounded lotions to reduce dryness. Some users suggest using finasteride and minoxidil instead, questioning the cost-benefit of ketoconazole.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Boys I am just a gonner. What on earth is my scalp even going through. Looks like world war 3. Pyril 3 months. Topical melitonin/progesterone/fin, dut, fin, oral min, laser trash, anus stimulation. Nothing. Donor area is decimated 😂.
Treating Seborrheic Dermatitis, a fungal scalp condition which can cause hair loss. Treatments discussed include antifungal shampoos, cold showers, exfoliating the scalp, taking Vitamin D, and stimulating the prostate through the anus.
community I lost the fight against MPB at age 22 despite being on treatments.
The user "ajsr8" shared their story of hair loss despite being on treatments. They started using finasteride in 2019 and later tried topical minoxidil, but it didn't seem to work. They also experienced side effects from other treatments. They are considering cutting off their hair and stopping the medications if there is no improvement in three months. Other users suggested trying different treatments and getting a blood test to check for underlying conditions.
community I was very very very very very very very very wrong
Nizoral, a ketoconazole shampoo, can cause scalp dryness and hair shedding if overused. Users discuss alternatives like Selsun Blue, finasteride, and dutasteride for managing hair loss and seborrheic dermatitis.
community Derm says my hair loss (diffuse) is from seborrheic dermatitis. Anyone else have experience with this? I was already prepared to jump on fin min
Seborrheic dermatitis can cause hair loss, and treatments like ketoconazole shampoo, topical steroids, and oral antifungals may help. Some consider using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss despite dermatitis.
community Anyone here found a shampoo that actually helps with hair thinning?
Cosmetics Hut Hair Strengthening Shampoo with Biotin Peppermint Platyclaudus is popular for reducing hair shedding. Other treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, and biotin supplements.
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