Ketoconazole

1. What is Ketoconazole?

Physician Promise brand that includes ketoconazole: PhysiPro Zole™

It is an antifungal but when prescribed at 2% level it is more effective but requires physician approval. It has been shown to stimulate hair growth.

Mechanism of action: Ketoconazole inhibits ergosterol synthesis by interacting with 14-alpha demethylase, a cytochrome P-450 enzyme that is necessary for the conversion of lanosterol to ergosterol, an essential component of the membrane.