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OBSERVATIONAL STUDY⚠ NO CONTROL GROUP; ALL PATIENTS RECEIVED COMBINATION ORAL AND TOPICAL TREATMENT, SO SHAMPOO EFFECT ALONE IS UNCLEAR.
Ketoconazole shampoo helped treat fungal acne variant when combined with oral medication.
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SKINCARE
• MIXED
Nizoral Shampoo for Acne
RESEARCH
- Works for fungal acne variants
- Not tested for standard acne
- Used in combination treatments
COMMUNITY
- Limited discussion found
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SAFETYMay cause irritation or allergic reaction in some people; patch test first and avoid contact with eyes.
WHAT THE RESEARCH SAYS
ALL 8 ON PUBMED ↗BASED ON 8 PUBMED STUDIES
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CASE REPORTPUBLISHED 2026⚠ SINGLE PATIENT; KETOCONAZOLE WAS USED IN COMBINATION WITH OTHER TREATMENTS, MAKING ITS INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTION UNCLEAR.
Ketoconazole shampoo alone did not clear a rare acne-like skin condition.
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