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Ketoconazole shampoo
I have been using a shampoo consisting of ketoconazole since a year now. Oral ketoconazole causes infertility , will my log term use of the shampoo also cause the same?
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Hi...topical can't cause infertility...even oral doesn't cause infertility in females....it has been documented with decline in sperm motility in males....
So no need to worry...in your case
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Ketoconazole shampoo does have this side effect.
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No problem.. however treatment depends on the severity
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Ms. Trishna Gupte
Cosmetologist
10 yrs exp
Pune
Topical application will not cause any such side effects. But extensive use of topical ketoconazole can dry out your hair or scalp
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