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Hair Loss Study Abstract: Ketoconazole shampoo: effect of long-term use in androgenic alopecia.

Authors
  Pierard-Franchimont C.  De Doncker P.  Cauwenbergh G.  Pierard GE.
Institution
  Department of Dermatopathology, University of Liege, Belgium.
Title
  Ketoconazole shampoo: effect of long-term use in androgenic alopecia.
Source
  Dermatology.  196(4):474-7, 1998.
Abstract
  BACKGROUND: The pathogenesis of androgenic alopecia is not fully understood. A microbial-driven inflammatory reaction abutting on the hair follicles might participate in the hair status anomaly. OBJECTIVE: The aim of our study was to determine if ketoconazole (KCZ) which is active against the scalp microflora and shows some intrinsic anti-inflammatory activity might improve alopecia. METHOD: The effect of 2% KCZ shampoo was compared to that of an unmedicated shampoo used in combination with or without 2% minoxidil therapy. RESULTS: Hair density and size and proportion of anagen follicles were improved almost similarly by both KCZ and minoxidil regimens. The sebum casual level appeared to be decreased by KCZ. CONCLUSION: Comparative data suggest that there may be a significant action of KCZ upon the course of androgenic alopecia and that Malassezia spp. may play a role in the inflammatory reaction. The clinical significance of the results awaits further controlled study in a larger group of subjects.
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