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2. Ketoconazole Shampoo for Hair Loss: Does It Work?

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   Tinea capitis, or scalp ringworm, is a fungal infection of the scalp hairs. ... but antifungal shampoos — like ketoconazole shampoo — may be used as part of a treatment plan.

3. Common Types of Scalp Fungi & How to Treat Them - AOL

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   Specifically, scalp fungal infections are often caused by fungi in the microsporum and trichophyton genera. Scalp fungus can cause a variety of symptoms, including: Dry, scaly skin. Redness ...

4. Ketoconazole - Wikipedia

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   Ketoconazole shampoo in conjunction with an oral 5α-reductase inhibitor such as finasteride or dutasteride has been used off label to treat androgenic alopecia. It was speculated that antifungal properties of ketoconazole reduce scalp microflora and consequently may reduce follicular inflammation that contributes to alopecia. [26]

5. 13 Reasons for Scabs on Your Scalp and How to Treat Each ...

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   Ringworm on the scalp is caused by a fungal infection and develops itchy, scaly patches and circular patches or hair loss. If ringworm is severe, it can develop Keroin , an inflammation that ...

6. List of types of tinea - Wikipedia

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   The fungus can also exist in a carrier state on the scalp, without clinical symptomatology. Treatment of tinea capitis requires an oral antifungal agent ; griseofulvin is the most commonly used drug, but other newer antimycotic drugs, such as terbinafine , itraconazole , and fluconazole have started to gain acceptance, topical treatment include ...

7. Tinea capitis - Wikipedia

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   The fungus can also exist in a carrier state on the scalp, without clinical symptomatology. Treatment of tinea capitis requires an oral antifungal agent ; griseofulvin is the most commonly used drug, but other newer antimycotic drugs, such as terbinafine , itraconazole , and fluconazole have started to gain acceptance.