Nizoral Anti Dandruff Shampoo

Ketoconazole 2% Hair Loss Treatment

DESCRIPTION  :

Brand : NIZORAL

Quantity : 1 item

Size : 50 ml.

Nizoral (ketoconazole) 2% Shampoo is an antifungal medication used to treat fungal infections of the skin such as athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, and seborrhea (dry, flaking skin). It is available as a cream, gel, and as a shampoo. The shampoo is used for the treatment of dandruff. This medication is available in generic form. Common side effects include mild skin itching or irritation, dry skin, or headache.

How Does Nizoral Shampoo  Work?

            As far as its role in treating and preventing hair loss is concerned, there are a number of theories.

            According to the Hair Loss Association, apart from its anti-fungal properties it also has anti-androgenic effects.

            When ingested orally it is known to inhibit the binding of androgens to receptors in the body, which would include the binding of DHT to hair-follicle receptors (see the ‘Hair Loss Explained’ section for the leading causal theory of hair loss).  It may have a similar effect when applied topically (to the scalp).

            In addition to its anti-androgenic effects, hair loss researchers cite two other potential mechanisms of action: sebum reduction and ant-inflammation.

            Nizoral may reduce the activity of the sebaceous glands, thus reducing sebum production. Since sebaceous glands are attached to hair follicles, overactive glands may clog the hair follicles with excess sebum and disrupt the normal process of hair growth.

            Ketoconazole is also said to be instrumental in reducing inflammation. People experiencing androgenetic alopecia (pattern baldness) also experience varying degrees of inflammation of the scalp caused by bacteria adjoining hair follicles.

            Even if inflammation is not causal to pattern baldness, it certainly doesn’t create a conducive environment on the scalp.

How to use:

            Adults and children 12 years and over. Wet hair thoroughly. Apply shampoo, generously lather, rinse thoroughly. In order to get the greatest benefits for your hair loss, Nizoral should be used once every 3 days consistently for up to 8 weeks. Once these conditions have cleared up they can be prevented from coming back by using the shampoo once every one to two weeks.