“A $15 drugstore shampoo called Nizoral”2:02–2:08
“It contains the active ingredient 1% ketoconazole”2:10–2:16
“Ketoconazole also has anti-androgenic and anti-inflammatory properties that are proven to correct androgen related hair thinning”2:19–2:27
“A systematic review evaluating ketoconazole for hair loss included five clinical studies with over 300 participants”2:29–2:35
“Findings showed increased hair shaft diameter, increased hair density, and improvement in follicular inflammation”2:37–2:44
“These studies used ketoconazole as a shampoo with normal two to five minute contact times. So the data matches the product format. That is rare in hair care”2:47–2:54
“My argument is that ketoconazole shampoo will actually give you better long-term results that do not wash away”4:18–4:24
“If you are more budget conscious and results driven, opt for Nizoral your ketoconazole shampoo”4:26–4:31
“On a daily basis, I'm using Nizoral to grow my hair”4:56–5:04
“You can buy this in a 1% version over the counter or by prescription for 2% ketoconazole”5:39–5:45
“Even the 1% over the counter has shown benefits in studies”
“If you want a shampoo with evidence that matches the way you use it, ketoconazole wins”6:32–6:40
Source: Buy this shampoo for hair growth - Mar 13, 2026

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EverPure Sulfate Free Thickening Shampoo

“L'Oreal EverPure thickener shampoo for a more drugstore option is wonderful as well”4:42–4:46
Source: Buy this shampoo for hair growth - Mar 13, 2026

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