39 citations
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January 2019 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” This review found topical ketoconazole to be highly effective against Malassezia-related skin conditions, though other treatments may outperform it for Tinea and Candida infections.
38 citations
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September 2006 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This study evaluated the effect of 2% ketoconazole lotion for androgenetic alopecia, but the results regarding its effectiveness on clinical appearance remained unclear.
11 citations
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December 2019 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This systematic review suggests that topical ketoconazole may improve hair regrowth and thickness in both animal and human studies for androgenetic alopecia, but further randomized controlled trials are needed.
24 citations
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April 2005 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This study found that 2% ketoconazole solution stimulated hair growth significantly in a mouse model, suggesting potential benefits for male pattern hair loss.
12 citations
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March 2014 in “ISRN Pharmacology (Print)” This study demonstrated that Ketoconazole, Minoxidil, and Minoxidil with Tretinoin all significantly stimulated hair growth in mice, with Minoxidil alone showing the most effectiveness.