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      learn Ketoconazole

      antifungal with some anti-androgenic benefits, often used as a shampoo

      learn HMI-115

      much-hyped research compound targeting prolactin receptor in scalp

      learn Platelet-Rich Plasma

      growth factors taken from your blood and injected into your scalp to stimulate hair

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      research Tineas—Superficial Dermatophyte Infections

      4 citations, November 1998 in “Pediatrics in review”
      Scalp fungal infections need oral antifungals, while other skin fungal infections can be treated with creams; keep areas dry and don't stop treatment early.
      Pediatric Tinea Capitis: Rising Incidence and Treatment

      research Pediatric Tinea Capitis: Rising Incidence and Treatment

      65 citations, January 2005 in “American journal of clinical dermatology”
      Children with scalp fungal infections need proper diagnosis and treatment, usually with antifungal medications, and newer drugs may offer quicker recovery.
      Tinea Capitis: A Practical Approach

      research Tinea Capitis: A Practical Approach

      January 2019 in “Open access journal of mycology & mycological sciences”
      The article concludes that proper antifungal treatment is essential for treating scalp fungal infections in children, and trichoscopy is useful for diagnosis and monitoring.
      Spectrum and Burden of Dermatophytes in Children

      research Spectrum and Burden of Dermatophytes in Children

      32 citations, June 2017 in “Journal of infection/˜The œJournal of infection”
      The document concludes that terbinafine is effective for treating scalp fungal infections in children and recommends not excluding them from school during treatment, while also highlighting the need for updated treatment guidelines due to changing infection patterns.

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      community NootBro Recommendations… How Do We Feel

      in Research/Science  9 upvotes 6 months ago
      The conversation is about hair loss treatments, specifically a stack including topical Ashwagandha, Copper Peptide, Gotu Kola, Ketoconazole, and PDA. One user found Topical and Sub-Q GHK-CU effective.

      community Ketoconazole mesotherapy plausible?

      in Ketoconazole  8 upvotes 7 months ago
      The conversation discusses using ketoconazole, an anti-androgen, for hair loss and whether mesotherapy with dermarolling could enhance its absorption into the scalp. The user questions if the typical 2% ketoconazole shampoo dose would be effective when used after dermarolling to target androgen receptors in the scalp.

      community I think I’ve finally found the reason for my hair loss

      in Chat  98 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      The user experienced hair loss since 2019 and tried finasteride, dutasteride, RU58841, and ketoconazole shampoo without success. A scalp biopsy showed scarring and inflammation from folliculitis, indicating chronic inflammation was affecting treatment effectiveness.

      community Progress (or lack there of) - Finasteride 9 months

      in Progress Pictures  13 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user has been using finasteride, minoxidil, and Nizoral for 9 months with little progress in hair regrowth and is considering switching to dutasteride. They experience daily scalp pain and anxiety, and are exploring other treatments like Head & Shoulders and consulting a dermatologist.