learn Ketoconazole
antifungal with some anti-androgenic benefits, often used as a shampoo
- Can I use ketoconazole shampoo if I am pregnant or breastfeeding? Consult your doctor before using ketoconazole shampoo while pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Is it better to buy a ketoconazole shampoo from a pharmacy or a brand name one? Approved generic and brand-name ketoconazole shampoos carry the same active ingredient at the same strength, and regulators require a generic to be shown equivalent to the product it copies; no published head-to-head trial compares them, and generics are usually the cheaper option.
- Ketoconazole: Is it safe to use every day or can it damage my hair? Ketoconazole shampoo is labelled for use about two to three times a week, and no published trial has tested daily use for hair loss; dermatology guidance and the product label warn that more frequent use tends to dry and irritate the scalp.
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