Can Nizoral shampoo help reduce hair loss?
Nizoral hair loss treatments have been debated for the past couple of decades. This shampoo is marketed as a treatment for dandruff – but an interesting side effect is found in Nizoral’s relationship with hair loss.
Nizoral contains Ketoconazole, a medication that is commonly used to treat fungal infections.
Nizoral hair loss treatments couldn’t be easier. You need only shampoo with Nizoral: two times per week for the first two weeks, and then subsequently once every two weeks. The key is to leave the Nizoral on your scalp for up to five minutes before you rinse your hair – that gives it enough time to work its magic.
Nizoral Shampoo: A safe and easy option for hair loss
Can a shampoo help?
The usefulness of Nizoral as one of the treatments for female hair loss can be traced to the anti-androgenic impact of the Ketoconazole. It reduces the production of testosterone in both men and women.
As a result, if your hair loss is caused or impacted by excessive testosterone solutions, Nizoral hair loss treatments might be effective for you. It’s definitely something to consider for those affected by androgenetic alopecia.
The good thing about Nizoral hair loss treatments is that there are no reported side effects. And it’s easy enough to try. You can pick up the 2 per cent version of Nizoral in your neighbourhood drugstore. No prescription necessary.
It would appear that a lot of people are catching on to the idea of Nizoral as a useful tool to lessen hair loss. Several times in recent years there have been Nizoral shortages, with the shampoo selling for outrageous amounts on eBay as a consequence.
Personally, I just buy mine at Costco, where you can get three boxes for less than half the price you’d pay at a drugstore.
The Science Behind Nizoral
Studies about the effectiveness of Nizoral for hair loss are interesting. One done in 1998 showed that the positive impact of the ketoconazole found in Nizoral on hair loss was equal to the benefit of using topical Minoxidil. Of note, however: the study was only with men, so there’s no guarantee of the impact on women. And the FDA was not impressed enough to endorse the use of Nizoral for hair loss.
Later studies with mice suggested that ketoconazole (found in Nizoral) helps stimulate hair growth.
The speculation is that Nizoral works by impacting the immune system and hormone levels. It is also though to help unclog the hair follicles of the sebum (oily deposit) that can inhibit growth.
Another side benefit? Folks using Nizoral report that their hair appears fuller – a nice bonus indeed.
Here in Canada, you can buy a 2% version of Nizoral right over the counter, though in some countries the 2% version is available by prescription only. You’re looking at paying about $10 for a small bottle that will last a month or two; $20 for a bottle that will last several months.
Nizoral Hair Loss Treatment: My Story
My own experience with Nizoral as one of my treatments for female hair loss has been very positive. I’ve used it for the past two months, and have noticed a marked decrease in the amount of shedding. What I find most interesting is that the amount of hair I lose while I shampoo with Nizoral is much less compared to other shampoos. And when I condition – the time I lose the most hair of all – the amount of hair clogging the drain is significantly less.
I’m not sure I can attribute this entirely to Nizoral, but the reality is I definitely lose less hair on the days I use Nizoral shampoo. This has stayed true for the years I’ve been using Nizoral, so it remains an important part of my hair loss prevention approach.
You can read what The American Hair Loss Association says about using Nizoral for hair loss here.
