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    GlossaryKetoconazole Shampoo

    medicated shampoo treating scalp fungal infections like dandruff

    Ketoconazole Shampoo is a medicated shampoo containing the antifungal agent ketoconazole, commonly used to treat fungal infections of the scalp, such as dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis. It works by inhibiting the growth of fungi, thereby reducing symptoms like itching, flaking, and inflammation. Popular brands include Nizoral Shampoo, which is available in both 1% and 2% formulations.

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      community Dutasteride UPDATE (female) *sixth month*

      in Progress Pictures  16 upvotes 3 years ago
      A female user in her mid-20s with androgenetic alopecia and suspected telogene effluvium who has been taking Dutasteride, Spironolactone, Minoxidil, Dermarolling, Ketoconazol shampoo, and Yaz contraception for her hair loss for the past 6 months. She had a small shed during this time that she believes to be stress related.

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      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  245 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      The user experienced significant hair improvement using daily dutasteride (0.5mg) and oral minoxidil (5mg), along with ketoconazole shampoo twice a week. They reported no significant side effects, except for mild hypertrichosis, and plan to continue the regimen for a few years before reducing the dosage.

      community Progreso de 3 meses usando minoxidil topico

      in Progress Pictures  4 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user started using topical minoxidil 5% and ketoconazole shampoo for hair loss, noticing minimal progress after three months, with fine hairs appearing. They experienced a setback when reducing the application to once a day but resumed twice daily applications.