Comments on: 1% Or 2% Ketoconazole Shampoo For Hair Loss: Does It Matter? https://perfecthairhealth.com/1-percent-or-2-percent-ketoconazole-shampoo/ The science of hair loss Fri, 30 Sep 2022 14:21:42 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.1 By: Stephane https://perfecthairhealth.com/1-percent-or-2-percent-ketoconazole-shampoo/#comment-119531 Sun, 28 Aug 2022 15:42:50 +0000 https://perfecthairhealth.com/?p=4200#comment-119531 In reply to Hauntyboy.

I have used ketoconazole 1% and it caused hair thinning, dry scalp etc, so I had to stop it.
Now I use 1% piroctone Olamine and my hair are smooth and dense now. I have no idea if 2% will be better though

]]> By: Rob English https://perfecthairhealth.com/1-percent-or-2-percent-ketoconazole-shampoo/#comment-90251 Mon, 19 Oct 2020 20:07:13 +0000 https://perfecthairhealth.com/?p=4200#comment-90251 In reply to Marie.

Hey Marie,

It’s a great question. The short answer is yes, with caveats.

This study measured the effects of using 2% topical ketoconazole versus 2% topical minoxidil daily for women with female pattern hair loss. The results showed that both interventions worked, but that topical 2% minoxidil led to slightly faster results.

Inside our membership community, we have a few female pattern hair loss sufferers stacking 2% ketoconazole shampoos alongside other treatments. In general, their reports skew positive. While it’s tough to discern regrowth from ketoconazole versus other interventions, it still might be worth trying – and at least for six months – to see if you benefit.

Best,
Rob

]]> By: Marie https://perfecthairhealth.com/1-percent-or-2-percent-ketoconazole-shampoo/#comment-90168 Sat, 17 Oct 2020 08:22:20 +0000 https://perfecthairhealth.com/?p=4200#comment-90168 Hey Rob, do you think ketoconazole is also effective for female AGA with diffuse hair loss?

]]> By: Hauntyboy https://perfecthairhealth.com/1-percent-or-2-percent-ketoconazole-shampoo/#comment-86804 Tue, 30 Jun 2020 04:09:51 +0000 https://perfecthairhealth.com/?p=4200#comment-86804 Hi Rob,

Have you read this research paper that compares shampoos with 1% Ketoconazole, 1% Piroctone Olamine and 1% Zinc Pyrithione and concludes that Piroctone Olamine is better then Ketoconazole in anagen hair percentage? Do you think it is a good idea to try a 2% Piroctone Olamine in a soapnut based shampoo, along with 1% caffeine?
http://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/e6e9/94f0398fa93c1648dd590b394484811ce6f4.pdf

]]> By: Rob English https://perfecthairhealth.com/1-percent-or-2-percent-ketoconazole-shampoo/#comment-85063 Thu, 30 Apr 2020 15:57:06 +0000 https://perfecthairhealth.com/?p=4200#comment-85063 In reply to andrew.

Hey Andrew,

Thanks for reaching out. At least so far, all of the clinical studies on 2% ketoconazole shampoo suggest that usage parameters of 2-4 times weekly seem to work best – with reductions to 1-2 times weekly after a couple of months of use. At the same time, I don’t want to discourage you from experimenting with faster intervals. Everyday use hasn’t been studied in a clinical setting, and it’s possible that more frequent use evokes a better response, but that these intervals just haven’t been tested yet, and therefore are not within the realm of usage recommendations.

Most people with daily use will experience too much of a drying effect on the hair. But, if you’re also using emu oil as a conditioner, then you might be effectively combatting this issue. Please keep us posted with how things go!

Best,
Rob

]]> By: andrew https://perfecthairhealth.com/1-percent-or-2-percent-ketoconazole-shampoo/#comment-84989 Tue, 28 Apr 2020 17:29:55 +0000 https://perfecthairhealth.com/?p=4200#comment-84989 Hey Rob as of 2 weeks ago ive been using nizoral 2 % everyday leaving on scalp for 10-15min as it doesnt seem to dry my scalp out at all i also use emu oil on scalp to stop dryness but i will reduce amount of nizoral if it does. do you think it would potentially work better if used everyday vs 3 days a week? also would i possibly run into side effects with it at this dosage? or like you said it gets rapidly absorbed into the skin tissue ? the reason im using it everyday anecdotally i have seen remarkable growth in some people with everyday use on various hair loss forums.
thanks Rob

]]> By: Oleg https://perfecthairhealth.com/1-percent-or-2-percent-ketoconazole-shampoo/#comment-84862 Sat, 25 Apr 2020 13:19:45 +0000 https://perfecthairhealth.com/?p=4200#comment-84862 In reply to Randy.

3-5 min

]]> By: Randy https://perfecthairhealth.com/1-percent-or-2-percent-ketoconazole-shampoo/#comment-84632 Tue, 21 Apr 2020 01:24:12 +0000 https://perfecthairhealth.com/?p=4200#comment-84632 How long should you leave the ketoconazole in your hair for before rinsing?

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