Ketoconazole is available over the counter in a 1% shampoo formula or by prescription in a 2% shampoo, foam, or cream. For over-the-counter options, Zeichner suggests Nizoral Anti-Dandruff Shampoo.

Ketoconazole shampoo is linked to hair growth. Studies are small and show that other treatment options are just as effective, if not more, so we can’t fully back Nizoral for hair loss.

One of them is using ketoconazole shampoo, a topical solution with antifungal properties. It is primarily used to control dandruff, which causes white or yellowish flakes on the scalp.

Some anti-dandruff shampoos contain ketoconazole, an ingredient which may help with certain types of hair loss. But it is not a cure-all, experts said.

Ketoconazole Shampoo Dosage and Administration Adult Apply to damp skin of affected area and a wide margin surrounding area. Lather, leave in place for 5mins, rinse. One application should suffice.

One editor tried Remedy’s medicated dandruff shampoo—containing both salicylic acid and ketoconazole—on her oily, flaky scalp for a month. Here are the results.

Similarly, ketoconazole shampoo helps treat hair loss by blocking an enzyme that can lead to hair loss, according to GoodRx. While ketoconazole is not FDA-approved for preventing hair loss and ...

Two popular options include the Nizoral AD AntiDandruff Shampoo ($12, originally $16), which is available over the counter, and the Keeps Ketoconazole Shampoo 2% ($7, originally $11, per month ...