Do I need to wean myself off ketaconazole 2% shampoo or can I just stop it? I'm a 20 year old girl

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I was diagnosed with sebbarehic dermatitis over the summer and have been using ketaconazole shampoo at least 3 times a week sometimes everyday. I was having shedding and itching before but I feel since starting its making my itching and shedding worse(gets rid of flakes great though but that's it) I want to stop using it and use something less strong like head and shoulders instead.I'm just afraid stopping will somehow cause shock hair loss from the change? Do I need to slowly start using less

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

No, you can stop using it. However, I suggest seeing a hair loss expert now to evaluate and go over your condition and test results and provide you information about your best treatment options. There are great non-invasive options like prp/progesterone and/or hair transplantation. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD · Answer

Ketoconazole can be stopped suddenly. However, it one's shedding and itching is getting worse, one needs to get that checked and determine a diagnosis. If there is an underlying issue, it needs to be addressed and Head & Shoulders may or may not address that.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

No, you can stop this shampoo at any time,There is no hair or scalp adiction to this medicated shampoo

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