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    Glossary Ketoconazole

    antifungal medication treating scalp infections and reducing hair loss

    Ketoconazole is an antifungal medication commonly used to treat infections caused by fungi and yeasts, such as dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis. It is also found in some shampoos and creams, where it helps reduce scalp inflammation and hair loss associated with these conditions.

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    1. Ketoconazole Antifungal, best known as a dandruff shampoo
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    Research 10 of 869

    1. Topical ketoconazole: a systematic review of current dermatological applications and future developments Journal of Dermatological Treatment · 2019 · 39 citations
    2. Development and Evaluation of a Niosome-Integrated Microneedle System for Targeted Follicular Delivery of Ketoconazole in Alopecia Therapy 2026
    3. A Prospective Randomized Trial Comparing Low Dose Flutamide, Finasteride, Ketoconazole, and Cyproterone Acetate-Estrogen Regimens in the Treatment of Hirsutism The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism · 1999 · 113 citations
    4. Ketoconazole Shampoo: Effect of Long-Term Use in Androgenic Alopecia Dermatology · 1998 · 92 citations
    5. Ketoconazole Therapy for Women with Acne and/or Hirsutism 1990 · 46 citations
    6. Nudging hair shedding by antidandruff shampoos. A comparison of 1% ketoconazole, 1% piroctone olamine and 1% zinc pyrithione formulations International Journal of Cosmetic Science · 2002 · 43 citations
    7. Ketoconazole in cutaneous leishmaniasis British Journal of Dermatology · 1987 · 41 citations
    8. Reversal of androgenetic alopecia by topical ketoconzole: Relevance of anti-androgenic activity Journal of Dermatological Science · 2006 · 38 citations
    9. Efficacy of combined cyclosporine A and ketoconazole treatment of anal furunculosis 2004 · 36 citations
    10. Topical Application of Ketoconazole Stimulates Hair Growth in C3H/HeN Mice The Journal of Dermatology · 2005 · 24 citations
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    Community 10 of 1000+

    1. 6 months journey. Minoxidil, fin, ketaconazole and dermaroller Reddit · 14 Dec 2025
    2. 4 months on finasteride and 2% ketaconazole shampoo only. Reddit · 21 Jan 2025
    3. 4 months Dute 0.5mg / oral minoxidil 2.5mg and Ketoconazole 2%. 45 wish I started sooner! Reddit · 20 Sept 2026
    4. Anybody using piroctone olamine instead of ketoconazole shampoo? Reddit · 3 Aug 2026
    5. Where can I get Ketoconazole 2% shampoo without a prescription? Reddit · 24 Jul 2026
    6. 19 M 5 month update using 7% minoxidil Finasteride 0.3% ketoconazole 2.2% and biotin 0.2% topical solution Reddit · 16 Jun 2026
    7. Almost 3 years apart finasteride, minoxidil, laser helmet & ketoconazole Reddit · 16 Jun 2026
    8. (4months, 25d) finasteride, ketoconazole, sulfur soap Reddit · 22 May 2026
    9. 3 month dutasteride mesotherapy (3 session) . Minoxidil 2.5 month ( changed the brand 25 days ago) / ketoconazol shampoo Reddit · 16 May 2026
    10. Progress on 11 weeks of 1mg fin, 5% min twice daily, .8mm dermastamping every 10 dayso, occasional tret and occasional ketoconazol shampoo Reddit · 1 May 2026
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