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Antifungals for reducing hair loss

Ketoconazole is an antifungal medication that has other actions including treatment for seborrheic dermatitis and dandruff. There is also some evidence that it can be used to help reduce hair loss in male pattern baldness by acting as an anti-androgen. Ketoconazole is thought to work by blocking the androgen receptor and competing with androgens like testosterone and DHT for androgen receptor binding. It also inhibits the 5α-reductase enzyme that converts testosterone to DHT. It has also been suggested that due to the ability of ketoconazole to reduce inflammation caused by infection with the fungus Pityriasis (also called Malassezia) that is common to the scalp, this anti-inflammatory property may help slow down hair loss.

Combination hair loss products

Azaleic acid is used in combination with other hair loss medications like minoxidil and and retinoids like tretinoin. Preliminary studies with topical azaleic acid suggest that it may help slow down the progression of hair loss in male pattern baldness.