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REVIEWPUBLISHED 2024
Ketoconazole shampoo significantly improves scalp seborrheic dermatitis symptoms.
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SKINCARE
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Nizoral Shampoo for Scalp Seborrheic Dermatitis
RESEARCH
- Reduces scaling and itching
- Low relapse rates
- Well tolerated
COMMUNITY
- Limited discussion found
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SAFETYGenerally well-tolerated with rare skin irritation that resolves when stopped; check with a doctor if pregnant or breastfeeding.
WHAT THE RESEARCH SAYS
ALL 14 ON PUBMED ↗BASED ON 14 PUBMED STUDIES
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RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIALPUBLISHED 1998⚠ STUDY FOCUSED ON ANDROGENIC ALOPECIA RATHER THAN SEBORRHEIC DERMATITIS SPECIFICALLY; SAMPLE SIZE NOT SPECIFIED.
2% ketoconazole shampoo performs comparably to minoxidil for improving hair density.
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RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL⚠ SMALL SAMPLE SIZE (N=20); SHORT 8-WEEK DURATION.
Ketoconazole shampoo shows rapid symptom relief compared to combination noncorticosteroid treatments.
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