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A 45-year-old female asked:

I think i have recurring seborheic derm. on scalp . hair loss. tried nizoral (ketoconazole) 2x's a wk. for 2 wks. still problem. what else/how often can i try ? thnx

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Dr. Jerome Litt
Dr. Jerome Littanswered
Dermatology 73 years experience
SEBORRHEIC DERMATITS: TRY A TAR SHAMPOO. BETTER TO SHAMPOO MORE OFTEN FOR NOW. CAN YOU MANAGE DAILY FOR A COUPLE OF WEEKS? HAVE YOU SEEN A DERMATOLOGIST? GOOD LUCK.
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