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Using ketoconozale 2% shampoo every other day - seborrheic dermatitis. can i use regular shampoo and conditioner after or will it reduce its effect?

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Dr. Albert Melaragno answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

No: Better to not shampoo or use conditioner on days when you use the ketoconazole

Dr Whiting agreed

Answered 2/2/2015

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