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    GlossaryKetoconazole

    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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      community Nizoral ketaconazole any good for dht reduction

      in Ketoconazole  8 upvotes 3 years ago
      A 17-year-old is looking for alternatives to finasteride for DHT control to preserve hair, considering ketoconazole shampoo for its potential to inhibit 5AR and also thinking about using caffeine-containing shampoos like alpecin or watermans.

      community 4 months on finasteride and 2% ketaconazole shampoo only.

      in Progress Pictures  61 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 29-year-old male shares progress pictures after 4 months using finasteride and 2% ketoconazole shampoo, noting initial shedding but overall improvement. He avoids minoxidil and microneedling, and reports thicker hair in balding areas while maintaining high water intake.

      community How I regrew back all my hair, but regret it

      in Treatment 1 month ago
      The conversation discusses the use of Propecia (finasteride), Minoxidil, and Ketoconazole shampoo for hair regrowth, highlighting significant side effects like reduced libido and motivation. The original poster eventually stopped these treatments due to side effects and switched to microneedling and essential oils, which helped slow hair loss but did not achieve the same regrowth as the initial treatments.