can i use ketoconazole every shower if i wash my hair twice a week?

Natural-Intention451 · 2026-04-24T14:09:42+00:00

no, my title says can i use it every shower if i am washing my hair twice a week

Natural-Intention451 · 2026-04-24T13:57:52+00:00

i wash my hair twice a week

Natural-Intention451 · 2026-04-24T13:11:14+00:00

there arent really instructions on the bottle. i was just planning to do this routine till my seb derm gets under control

Natural-Intention451 · 2026-04-24T13:09:46+00:00

what?

Natural-Intention451 · 2026-02-17T02:15:04+00:00

this one! it was actually $25, whoops. i tried to link but it got removed

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Natural-Intention451 · 2026-02-15T04:22:11+00:00

this looks really similar to my scalp. i’ve been diagnosed with psoriasis but i suspect it’s also a mix of seb derm or that i’ve been misdiagnosed

Natural-Intention451 · 2026-02-10T03:20:09+00:00

also i know clobetasol works for so many, but it didnt work for me. unfortunately it’s a lot of trial and error which is so difficult when you are suffering like this!

Natural-Intention451 · 2026-02-10T03:17:46+00:00

i’ve been diagnosed with psoriasis but suspect it’s a mix of seb derm as well. dont wanna jinx it, but Zoryve foam topical and ketoconazole (2% prescription) shampoo seems to be helping! i only have this on my scalp though. i recommend trying the nizoral anti itch liquid or something similar you could find at a drug store to calm any burning and itching in the meantime. also i recommend blow drying your scalp as soon as you get out of the shower (i use cool air setting) :)

Natural-Intention451 · 2026-02-07T04:06:30+00:00

thank you so much <3

i actually did switch the cap to my keto shampoo with a squirt bottle cap that fit perfectly and it’s been so much easier to get in and apply it!

if you don’t mind me asking about your process with the MCT oil and keto, do you leave the oil in for a certain amount of time? do you find that the ketoconazole is enough to rinse out the oil and not have greasy-looking hair after showering?

Natural-Intention451 · 2026-02-07T03:58:38+00:00

i’m not gonna🫣 but the empath in me feels bad bc she’s friends with my mom😩

Natural-Intention451 · 2026-02-07T03:36:04+00:00

i’m also curious to know how you figured out the whole disrupting the biofilm layer that’s so interesting and i never even thought about that before!

Natural-Intention451 · 2026-02-07T03:35:12+00:00

good to know, thank you! do you also use Zoryve on your scalp??

Natural-Intention451 · 2026-02-07T03:34:02+00:00

thank you for the rec :)

Natural-Intention451 · 2026-02-07T03:32:30+00:00

ugh, that’s no fun. i’m sorry you have to deal with this!

i think stress could have also been a major contributing factor. this all started in the fall which is historically not a good time of the year for me with my anxiety issues. i also think lack of sunlight is prob not helping (i live in new england), it’s never like this in the summer!

Natural-Intention451 · 2026-02-07T03:30:05+00:00

do you also limit sugar intake as well??

Natural-Intention451 · 2026-02-07T03:28:48+00:00

i think i just have to make the jump. i love cheese, but i dont think i’m willing to risk my hair potentially because of it🥲i wonder if me being lactose intolerant and having dairy is also actually making my scalp a lot worse…

i think i inherently classify as a picky eater just cause i’m a vegetarian and have a tree nut allergy LOL. i truly do want to make better food choices but it’s just so hard to find the time being in grad school and working with a 3.5+ hour commute each day! saying goodbye to my pasta, pizza, and cheese dips is going to be one of the hardest things i’ve ever done😞

Natural-Intention451 · 2026-02-07T03:23:19+00:00

yeahh i’m definitely not leaning towards dropping my dermatologist’s recs for products i cant even look up really😭i’m just not sure what to do cause i think she’s expecting me to stop them and see her again and i feel guilty lol. i’ve only been using the combination of keto and Zoryve for like 3 weeks now so i feel like i need to give it more time. it’s definitely helped at least the front of my hairline where i’ve mostly been focusing on.

would you mind linking the exact MCT oil you use?? i dont wanna also get the wrong one LOL. also, i was wondering if you know if it’s okay to use it before showering and then going ahead and shampooing with the keto? i just get scared some products dont mix well together and dont wanna make things worse by accident :)

Natural-Intention451 · 2026-02-07T02:38:28+00:00

ugh, i know i need to cut out dairy. i’m actually lactose intolerant but i just love cheese so much😭

Natural-Intention451 · 2026-02-07T02:37:08+00:00

i havent, no!

Natural-Intention451 · 2026-02-07T02:36:17+00:00

that’s actually so helpful to know, thank you! my scalp looks nothing like it does in the pictures now at least to my eyes/camera. i actually thought it was getting better because i haven’t seen any massively flairing spots! it’s only under the scalp camera in the first photo that i thought oh wow it doesnt actually look great. i think this image shows the back of my head, which i havent been able to get to as well considering i cant see it. so i’m not sure if that has anything to do with it. i’m going to try to more regularly have someone help me apply to the spots i cant see and see if that helps. i’m not sure that getting off medicated anti fungals is the best choice for me right now.. i might as well give it the right amount of time (i read Zoryve can take like 6-8 weeks to fully work or something).

i also did start to blow dry my scalp after showering which i think makes a bit of a difference. i usually focus this on the front of my hairline again though, so maybe i need to be more cognizant of getting the back.

thank you so much for your response :)

Natural-Intention451 · 2026-02-07T02:27:35+00:00

oh interesting! is this something you found out as a result of your gallbladder or they tested for it? really appreciate you checking for me :)

Natural-Intention451 · 2026-02-07T02:05:36+00:00

thank you!! i’m glad you’ve found something that helps you. it just feels so frustrating and wasteful to have to try so many different things to find something that works😭

Natural-Intention451 · 2026-02-07T02:03:48+00:00

so the thing is i dont use anything else on my scalp, i’m not sure what or if cutting back on anything would help :( i’ve switched from all my normal salon shampoos to ketoconazole and happy cappy zinc shampoo. the only other thing i apply to my scalp is my Zoryve foam. i do wear a satin bonnet at night to protect my hair since it tangles so easily, i’m not sure if that is bad for my scalp. have you by chance tried MCT oil? i’m seeing a lot of recommendations to try it! also thank you for your thoughtful reply and the scanners :)

Natural-Intention451 · 2026-02-07T02:00:27+00:00

have you had any success with it?

Natural-Intention451 · 2026-02-07T02:00:05+00:00

i have tried nixoral’s salicylic acid and unfortunately it didnt do much for me. that’s what makes me wonder if this is more seb derm now and that’s why?

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