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January 2019 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment”
Ketoconazole cream is effective for skin conditions like seborrheic dermatitis and may help with hair loss and other skin issues, with generally mild side effects.
The conversation is about a person using oral minoxidil, biotin multivitamins, dutasteride lotion, a hair growth serum with redensyl, capixyl, and procapil, ketoconazole with zincshampoo, and monthly PRP treatments with a derma roller for hair growth. Someone encouraged them to continue with their regimen.
Minoxidil and finasteride are being considered for hair loss due to seborrheic dermatitis and male pattern baldness. The user is also using ketoconazole and zinc pyrithione shampoo.
The user increased finasteride to 1mg daily, stopped using ketoconazole and pyrithione zincshampoos, and started using regular pH balanced shampoo with tea tree oil, rosemary/peppermint oil, and microneedling. They are now seeing new hair regrowth at the hairline and temples.
Microneedling with topical minoxidil is effective for hair regrowth, especially with finasteride. Users report fewer side effects compared to oral minoxidil.
The conversation discusses hair loss causes beyond male pattern baldness, mentioning treatments like ketoconazole, zincshampoo, and finasteride. Stress-related hair loss (telogen effluvium) is also suggested.