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Ketoconazole, also known as Nizoral, is a compound that has been found to

stimulate hair growth. It is commonly used as an anti-fungal agent and was
initially developed to treat dandruff and psoriasis. Nizoral is a brand name of
shampoo that contains ketoconazole. The treatment has demonstrated a high
level of efficacy in promoting an increase in both hair count and hair thickness.
One of the potential adverse outcomes is the manifestation of dryness,
thinning, and brittleness in the hair. The mechanism of action of this
substance is intriguing as it has the ability to impede certain fungal growth on
the scalp. Ketoconazole functions as an antifungal agent that appears to
enhance the sebum's ability to prevent other fungal infections. Consequently,