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Ketoconazole
Cheap OTC antifungal shampoo with measurable scalp anti-androgen + anti-inflammatory effects.
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Overview
What is Ketoconazole?
Cheap OTC antifungal shampoo with measurable scalp anti-androgen + anti-inflammatory effects. Pierard-Franchimont 1998 showed hair-density gains comparable to 2% minoxidil in MPB. Reasonable 2×/week add for general scalp health even without MPB.
What to Expect
- Week 1Tolerability and dose-response.
- Week 2-4Early effect window.
- Week 4-8Peak benefit assessment.
- Week 8+Cycle decision point.
Side Effects & Safety
Occasional scalp dryness; rare contact dermatitis. No systemic concerns at topical 2× weekly use.
How was your experience with this compound?
Anonymous · one vote per session · results below at 5+ votes.
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