Ketoconazole Thickening Shampoo
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What is Ketoconazole?
Primarily used for dandruff for a flake-free scalp and may have anti-androgenic effects, meaning it could potentially counteract the effects of hair loss associated androgens like dihydrotestosterone (DHT). By reducing inflammation and potentially blocking DHT production or activity on the scalp, Ketoconazole could support hair follicle health and may contribute to improved hair density and thickness. That said, Ketoconazole shampoo is only FDA approved for the treatment of dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp. Therefore, it cannot be endorsed or marketed as a hair loss remedy.
Ingredients
1% ketoconazole, 1% Caffeine, Saw Palmetto, Peppermint Oil, Rosemary Extract, Biotin, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Green Tea, Niacinamide, Horsetail Extract, Yucca
Studies
Department of Dermatopathology, University of Liège, Belgium.Title: Ketoconazole shampoo: effect of long-term use in androgenic alopecia
Key Takeaways
Ketoconazole shampoo is also known to inhibit 5AR, the enzyme which converts testosterone to DHT. Preliminary research suggests that ketoconazole shampoo may be beneficial in men suffering from androgenic alopeciaHair density, size, and proportion of anagen follicles were improved almost similarly by both ketoconazole and 2% minoxidil regimens.The clinical significance of the results awaits further controlled study in a larger group of subjects.Yanna Kelly, Aline Blanco & Antonella TostiTitle: Androgenetic Alopecia: An Update of Treatment Options
Key Takeaways
Ketoconazole is an antifungal used topically as a 2% shampoo to treat seborrheic dermatitis. It has anti-inflammatory properties due to its effect in decreasing Malassezia colonizationKetoconazole also has antiandrogenic properties as it can interfere with steroidogenesis. Its use in combination with oral finasteride 1 mg might produce an additional decrease in scalp DHT levels.A possible beneficial antiandrogenic effect of Ketoconazole 2% in women with FAGA and hyperandrogenism was also reportedAdditional Links & Studies
Pilot Study of 15 Patients Receiving a New Treatment Regimen for Androgenic Alopecia: The Effects of Atopy on AGA
Topical application of ketoconazole stimulates hair growth in C3H/HeN mice
Promotive effect of topical ketoconazole, minoxidil, and minoxidil with tretinoin on hair growth in male mice
Topical ketoconazole for the treatment of androgenetic alopecia: A systematic review
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