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If it's effect is so small, then why is it part of the big three that I am hearing about? At any rate, it appears that ketoconazole administered topically works by preventing the binding of DHT to the receptors in the hair follicles, and does not work systemically.

Alright, then here is a better question. Does the ketoconazole in Nizoral work by blocking the androgen receptors in the scalp or does it seep into the skin somehow and interfere with the conversion of testosterone into DHT? Basically, does the shampoo work only topically or does it also have...

I'm guessing that's a no, right?

Hello everyone. I was wondering if anyone who has taken Nizoral shampoo (Or any shampoo with ketoconazole) has experienced side effects (similar to those experienced by some Finasteride users) from taking it. I know that it is an DHT blocker (in rough terms), and was wondering if it would...