HAIRCARE
RESEARCH
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SAFETYGenerally safe for topical use; those with sensitive scalp or fungal allergies should patch test first.
WHAT THE RESEARCH SAYS
ALL 21 ON PUBMED ↗Ketoconazole 1% — Ketoconazole is mentioned as a promising topical treatment for hair loss, but the abstracts don't provide clear evidence of how well it actually works.
Sodium Laureth Sulfate — No PubMed studies found specifically on Sodium Laureth Sulfate.
Ketoconazole shampoo kills dandruff-causing fungi effectively.
Limited evidence that ketoconazole alone promotes new hair growth.
Ketoconazole works better for scalp conditions when combined with other treatments.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
READ THREADS ON REDDIT ↗COMMUNITY SENTIMENT
55% positive
“Please for the love of Hairs, stop asking GPT and Reddit on hair care routine. It never ends well. Consult a proper Dermat (not someone who says to rub oil) and monitor your scalp condition. What has worked for me : 1. 1mg finasteride orally per day keeps the hair transplant doctor away. ( Only Finasteride/Dutasteride will cure your hairfall issue which is caused by DHT- a useless harmone in adults (useful until puberty passes). 2. Ketoconazole %1 shampoo (%1 is already most effective and strong. Using 2% is overkill unless you suffer from severe case of seborrheic dermatitis.”
U/MIDDLEBET2592 ↗COMMENTS
Add context that might help others — skin type, conditions like PCOS, what you'd tried before. The more specific, the more useful.
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