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Ketoconazole
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▸ Editor's verdict OPTIONAL-ADD MEDIUM
Cheap, OTC, low-risk topical with three relevant mechanisms for the hair-loss stack: antifungal (Malassezia reduction → reduces inflammatory scalp environment), mild scalp anti-androgen, anti-inflammatory. Pierard-Franchimont 1998 showed 2% ketoconazole shampoo 2-3×/week produced hair density + shaft diameter increases comparable to 2% minoxidil over 6 months. For a 20yo without MPB it's still a reasonable scalp-health add (twice weekly, 5-min contact) — also doubles as dandruff/seborrhea control. Flips to STRONG (alongside minoxidil + topical fin) if MPB onset. No real downside besides occasional dryness; oral form is the hepatotoxic one and not in scope.
▸ Sourcing deep dive
Nizoral Rx 2% in US; OTC 2% in many other countries (Canada, EU, etc.). 1% OTC version (Nizoral A-D) sold US OTC for dandruff.
▸ Verdict change log
- 2026-06-05 — Initial verdict OPTIONAL-ADD. Low-risk, low-cost, three-mechanism scalp tool. (stub)
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