Ketoconazole hair loss, also known as ketoconazole-induced alopecia, is a condition characterized by hair thinning or loss as an adverse effect of using ketoconazole, an antifungal medication. It frequently affects individuals taking oral ketoconazole for extended periods, often for fungal infections like athlete's foot or ringworm.
Despite its potential for hair loss, ketoconazole remains widely prescribed due to its effectiveness against a range of fungal infections. Its introduction in the 1980s revolutionized the treatment of such infections, offering a non-toxic and effective alternative to older treatments.