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.

"Ketoconazole is a molecule, which belongs to the antifungal class of medications, and is used in shampoo and cream forms," shares dermatologist, and trichologist Dr Reshma T. Vishnani.

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.

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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 ...

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.