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How many times in a week should I wash my hair with Nizoral shampoo for optimum re-growth with 5% Minoxidil and Finastride?

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July 19th, 2016

Nizoral shampoo and minoxidil

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Of the three things you are using, the best of course is finasteride. The least effective for hair loss is Nizoral shampoo which is really an anti-dandruff shampoo which for reasons I am not sure, has become part of the hair loss cocktails used today. 
William Rassman, MD


Los Angeles Hair Restoration Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 28 reviews

August 3rd, 2016

Nizoral shampoo and hair loss

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Nizoral (Ketoconazole) 2% shampoo is an antifungal medication which has been proven to have multiple positive effects on the hair itself.   Ketoconazole is effective in reducing scalp inflammation in scalp/skin conditions such as seborrheic dermatitis, dandruff and tinea versicolor.  It has been shown to increase the density of hair as well as increase the population and size of the hair follicles during the growth phase of the hair cycle. Lastly, Ketoconazole has a strong anti-androgen property which is responsible for blocking/inhibition of androgen (testosterone and DHT) receptors.   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

Parsa Mohebi, MD
Beverly Hills Hair Restoration Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 33 reviews

July 19th, 2016

Shampoo will it effect hair growth

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using shampoo may keep your hair shaft ph balanced and healthy however there are no evidence that suggests it helps with hair growth. 
Michael Meshkin, MD

Michael Meshkin, MD
Newport Beach Hair Restoration Surgeon
4.9 out of 5 stars 28 reviews

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