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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 Clotrimazole a better anti-androgen than Ketoconazole?

in Research/Science 1 upvotes 4 years ago

Clotrimazole may inhibit testosterone better than Ketoconazole. The user considers applying Clotrimazole cream on the scalp for hair loss.

community Whats this thing on my scalp I tried killing it for over a year with salicylic acid and freeze off but it doesn’t help. Could this thing affect my follicles ? My hairloss started when this thing grew and minoxidil and fin haven’t been doing anything any other treatments?

in Minoxidil 32 upvotes 2 years ago

A user's scalp issue that may be causing their hair loss and potential treatments, such as salicylic acid, finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and visiting a dermatologist.

community The ultimate Regimen for density and thick ess

in Treatment 10 upvotes 2 months ago

The regimen for hair loss includes topical finasteride, clascoterone, tretinoin, minoxidil, oral saw palmetto, beta-sitosterol, vitamin D, microneedling, and anti-fungal shampoo. Expected benefits are increased hair growth and density, with considerations for potential skin irritation and interactions between treatments.

community Can valisone solution cause hairloss?

in Question 1 upvotes 6 years ago

A user is concerned that prolonged use of valisone (betamethasone) and clotrimazole solution for scalp dermatitis may be causing hair thinning and loss. They noticed thinning in the area where the solution was applied.

community Will stopping ketoconazole make a difference?

in Ketoconazole 11 upvotes 9 months 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 Yeah, it’s working 👍🏻 Nov 2023 to March 2024

in Progress Pictures 62 upvotes 9 months ago

Animajax, who started off completely bald, has seen hair regrowth using finasteride 1.25mg, oral minoxidil 2.5mg, occasional topical minoxidil, dermastamping, benzoyl peroxide, and tretinoin. They recently added nizoral and plan to switch to a topical solution combining minoxidil and dutasteride.

community Should I start minoxidil before finasteride?

in Treatment 3 upvotes 1 year 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 Can I use topical steroid along finasteride to reduce scalp inflammation and hairloss?

in Finasteride 6 upvotes 6 years ago

The user asks if finasteride can be used with the topical steroid betamethasone dipropionate to reduce hair loss and scalp inflammation. The discussion revolves around combining these treatments for better results.