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How much on average will Nizoral Shampoo strengthen hair loss treatment with 5% Minoxidil (2x) and Finastride (1.25 mg) daily?

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Finasteride vs Nizoral or Minoxidil

August 3rd, 2016
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There have been case reports citing Nizoral has a strong anti-androgen property which is responsible for blocking/inhibition of androgen (testosterone and DHT) receptors.  Minoxidil is comparable to Nizoral. However finasteride is more effective than both for male patterned baldness. Using Nizoral shampoo 2-3 times a week is the usual dosage. 

Web reference: http://parsamohebi.com/hair-loss/medical-treatment/ketoconazole-nizoral

Parsa Mohebi, MD


Beverly Hills Hair Restoration Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 33 reviews

August 3rd, 2016

Finasteride vs Nizoral or Minoxidil

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There have been case reports citing Nizoral has a strong anti-androgen property which is responsible for blocking/inhibition of androgen (testosterone and DHT) receptors.  Minoxidil is comparable to Nizoral. However finasteride is more effective than both for male patterned baldness. Using Nizoral shampoo 2-3 times a week is the usual dosage. 

Learn more: http://parsamohebi.com/hair-loss/medical-treatment/ketoconazole-nizoral

Parsa Mohebi, MD


Beverly Hills Hair Restoration Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 33 reviews

Hair loss -- PRP, Progesterone, Viviscal, Rogaine, Finesteride, Spironolactone

July 19th, 2016
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Nizoral is an anti-dandruff shampoo and is not intended for hair loss treatment. Please see a board certified dermatologist for evaluation. Best, Dr. Emer

Web reference: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa6C2fuS-AgOnvBjr6_VSQg

Jason Emer, MD

Jason Emer, MD
Los Angeles Dermatologic Surgeon
4.8 out of 5 stars 203 reviews

July 19th, 2016

Hair loss -- PRP, Progesterone, Viviscal, Rogaine, Finesteride, Spironolactone

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Nizoral is an anti-dandruff shampoo and is not intended for hair loss treatment. Please see a board certified dermatologist for evaluation. Best, Dr. Emer

Learn more: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa6C2fuS-AgOnvBjr6_VSQg

Jason Emer, MD

Jason Emer, MD
Los Angeles Dermatologic Surgeon
4.8 out of 5 stars 203 reviews

Nizoral Shampoo for Hair Loss

July 20th, 2016
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Nizoral shampoo does not work to combat hair loss. Best to seek FDA approved medications that can be used topically and orally to combat hair loss.

Web reference: https://www.hairtransplantseattle.com/medical-hair-treatments/

Brian Goertz, MD
July 20th, 2016

Nizoral Shampoo for Hair Loss

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Nizoral shampoo does not work to combat hair loss. Best to seek FDA approved medications that can be used topically and orally to combat hair loss.

Learn more: https://www.hairtransplantseattle.com/medical-hair-treatments/

Brian Goertz, MD

Nizoral shampoo vs minoxidil bs propecia

July 19th, 2016
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the shampoo is used for dandruff and it is not effective for hair loss. However minoxidil and propecia have been scientifically proven to help with hair loss. The effect varies from person to person and propecia is effective in men only. 
Michael Meshkin, MD

Michael Meshkin, MD
Newport Beach Hair Restoration Surgeon
4.8 out of 5 stars 27 reviews

July 19th, 2016

Nizoral shampoo vs minoxidil bs propecia

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the shampoo is used for dandruff and it is not effective for hair loss. However minoxidil and propecia have been scientifically proven to help with hair loss. The effect varies from person to person and propecia is effective in men only. 
Michael Meshkin, MD

Michael Meshkin, MD
Newport Beach Hair Restoration Surgeon
4.8 out of 5 stars 27 reviews

Nixoral, finasteride ad minoxidil

July 19th, 2016
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Nizoral will not impact your hair loss, only your dandruff. Minoxidil varies in value with each patients, some have some results while other have poor results. Twice a day treatment with Minoxidil is recommended. Finasride is very effective when taken at about 1mg daily in men under the age of 35.
William Rassman, MD

William Rassman, MD
Los Angeles Hair Restoration Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 28 reviews

July 19th, 2016

Nixoral, finasteride ad minoxidil

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Nizoral will not impact your hair loss, only your dandruff. Minoxidil varies in value with each patients, some have some results while other have poor results. Twice a day treatment with Minoxidil is recommended. Finasride is very effective when taken at about 1mg daily in men under the age of 35.
William Rassman, MD

William Rassman, MD
Los Angeles Hair Restoration Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 28 reviews

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