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    GlossaryClotrimazole

    antifungal medication treating infections like athlete's foot and ringworm

    Clotrimazole is an antifungal medication commonly used to treat various fungal infections, including athlete's foot, jock itch, and ringworm. It works by inhibiting the growth of fungi, thereby alleviating symptoms like itching, burning, and scaling. Known by brand names such as Lotrimin and Canesten, clotrimazole is available in various forms, including creams, lotions, and powders.

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      community Should I start minoxidil before finasteride?

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 21-year-old male from Bangladesh is experiencing hair loss and was advised by a dermatologist to use ketoconazole shampoo, anti-fungal treatments, biotin, and 5% minoxidil, with finasteride to be considered after six months. The user is unsure whether to follow this advice or start finasteride immediately alongside minoxidil.

      community Hair is kinking rapidly following hair loss

      in Update  1 upvotes 8 months ago
      Hair loss has slowed, but uneven growth and kinking persist despite using keto/nizoral shampoo and clotrimazole. Stress and anxiety might be contributing factors.

      community Will stopping ketoconazole make a difference?

      in Ketoconazole  11 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using finasteride and ketoconazole for hair loss and is considering changing shampoos due to dryness caused by ketoconazole. Responses suggest that stopping ketoconazole won't affect hair loss unless the user has seborrheic dermatitis, and recommend using conditioner or using ketoconazole shampoo less frequently.

      community No effect Over 6 months, am I doing this wrong?

      in Update  3 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user experienced no improvement in hair loss after using a dermatologist's minoxidil 10% and finasteride 0.1% solution, clotrimazole, daily dermarolling, and multivitamins. They plan to switch to oral finasteride and reduce dermarolling to once a week.