monistat question

[Thinning@30]

Since Nizoral already has at least one small study to support using it and it is already intended for use on the scalp, why not just use Nizoral?

I actually have a prescription for 2.0% Nizoral, which my dermatologist has instructed me to use every other day for my seborrheic dermatitis and scalp itching. I have been on this regimen for some time, and the Nizoral seems to have helped reduce the flaking, but it dries out my skin, and I still have frequent itching in my thinning areas, and I have not noticed any significant regrowth of lost hair. Hence my interest in Monistat. I have heard that its active ingredient is effective against a larger variety of fungal organisms that Ketoconazole, and the anecdotal reports of hair regrowth are intriguing. I have some concern though as the over-the-counter Monistat lotions are not intended for scalp use, and I really wish I could get more information on safety and possible side effects of off-label use.