Ketoconazole Shampoo for Seborrheic Dermatitis of the Scalp: A Narrative Review

This case reported that a 6-year-old patient with scalp lesions, diagnosed with tinea capitis and head lice, successfully responded to a new treatment regimen including griseofulvin, permethrin, and prednisolone, highlighting the need for better diagnosis and interprofessional communication.

In this double-blind randomized controlled trial, both rosemary extract lotion and 2% ketoconazole lotion were effective for treating scalp seborrheic dermatitis, but rosemary lotion reduced itching more significantly, while ketoconazole was more effective in reducing dandruff.

This study assessed the psychosocial impact and disease burden of alopecia areata among adolescents and adults in Australia, finding substantial impacts on physical, emotional, and quality of life overall, with greater disease burden in patients experiencing more extensive hair loss.

This review discusses current and emerging therapies for androgenetic alopecia, emphasizing regenerative treatments and nanotechnology advancements, but it reports no new clinical results.

This literature review examined topical treatments for various alopecia types, finding that minoxidil and corticosteroids are effective for multiple conditions, while JAK inhibitors show promise specifically for alopecia areata. The study emphasized the importance of individualized therapeutic approaches to enhance outcomes in hair loss management.