Can 2% ketoconazole shampoo damage the hair in long term use?
February 23, 2019
Asked By:hairsurvivor in Paris, Île-de-France, France
I read Nizoral with ketoconazole 2% is an anti-dandruff shampoo which could contribute to slow down hair loss. But is it really safe for my hair in the long run if I use it as an hair loss treatment (1-2 times a week)? Thank you
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March 5, 2019
Answer: Ketoconazole is an anti fungal medication. There is a "theoretical" anti-androgen property so many people use it for hair loss.
You really want to wash out the Toppik before applying minoxidil otherwise the minoxidil penetration will be blocked to some degree by the Toppik. Some people use very little Toppik and there is really very little blockage that happens if minoxidil is applied over top. However, some people use...
Finasteride helps to stopping hair loss and thickening of hair although it may cause a little loss at beginning . So it is normal to see that hair with bulb.
Thank you for your question, This needs an in-person evaluation. I suggest seeing a hair loss expert now to evaluate and go over your condition and provide you information about your best treatment options. There are great non-invasive options like prp/progesterone and/or hair transplantation. ...
