Nizoral shampoo to help with hairloss (Nizoral is a otc dandruff shampoo)

[KatCarney]

Nizoral / Ketoconazole
Ketoconazole is currently used as an antifungal agent in the treatment of fungal infections and dandruff. Oral ketoconazole is known to have anti-androgenic effects by reducing the production of testosterone and other androgens. Ketoconazole has also been shown to decrease DHT levels when applied topically. Ketoconazole shampoo is available both with and without a prescription. Prescription Nizoral shampoo contains 2% ketoconazole and is often prescribed for the treatment of fungal infections of the scalp and sebbhoreic dermatitis. Non-prescription Nizoral A-D shampoo contains 1% ketoconazole.
Source: http://www.hairlosspharmacy.com/Article_Display.cfm?ArticleID=34&CategoryID=30

Link to Nizoral site:
http://www.nizoral.com/

[Danger Girl]

Just a heads up: Nizoral 2% ketoconazole is available over-the-counter without a perscription in Canada.

[KatCarney]

See this thread about an alternative to NIZORAL:
http://www.soulcysters.net/showthread.php?t=159788

[GothicCyster]

which shampoo? the one for fine/thinning hair???

[Selina G. Reyes]

I'm currently using Nozoral 1% over the counter. But I do have a prescription for the 2%, but my co=pay is $ 30.00 ! should get get the 2% or just keep using the 1%? Does it matter ?

[GothicCyster]

oooh i dont know wish i could help ya there! didja ask ur doctor???

[Selina G. Reyes]

Every time I go c him, i ask him well can u c anything growing? And he smiles and says "Just keep on using it" and pats me on my back.

[GothicCyster]

do you know how long you have to use it for it to take effect???

[KatCarney]

do you know how long you have to use it for it to take effect???

My guess is that it varies from person to person. Based on how bad their situation is, and how often they shampoo.

[Selina G. Reyes]

THANKS... I HOPE 1% IS OK FOR ME. i'M NOT GIVING UP HOPE

[Ami Rose]

I use Nizoral otc for my dandruff that is terriable in the summer and only on the part around my face? Weird huh! I have noticed a thicker hair shaft not sure about any new growth. I know it smells nicer than TGel! LOL!

[flyfisher]

I have used nizoral for a few years for my psoriasis on my scalp and neck. I haven't noticed any new hair growth, but have noticed my hair shaft is thicker. It helps with itching and keeps my flare ups knocked down somewhat. I've never heard it was good for hair growth, tho...

[annarebekah]

my hair is thinning but i don't have dandruff--would this shampoo still work or hurt my scalp because its already tender? just wondering...

[Cameryn]

annarebekah,
I don't have dandruff, but have noticed new growth...

[donnagal]

Nizoral / Ketoconazole
Ketoconazole is currently used as an antifungal agent in the treatment of fungal infections and dandruff. Oral ketoconazole is known to have anti-androgenic effects by reducing the production of testosterone and other androgens. Ketoconazole has also been shown to decrease DHT levels when applied topically. Ketoconazole shampoo is available both with and without a prescription. Prescription Nizoral shampoo contains 2% ketoconazole and is often prescribed for the treatment of fungal infections of the scalp and sebbhoreic dermatitis. Non-prescription Nizoral A-D shampoo contains 1% ketoconazole.
Source: http://www.hairlosspharmacy.com/Article_Display.cfm?ArticleID=34&CategoryID=30

Link to Nizoral site:
http://www.nizoral.com/

It definitely works for dandruff and fungal infections, because I am a current user of it