Nizoral
| Hair Loss Treatment Type | Antiandrogen, Imidazole Antimycotic Antifungal |
|---|---|
| Availability | OTC in 1% formula, Prescription 2% formula (OTC in most other countries) |
| Notes | This is an antifungal shampoo primarily for the treatment of seborrhatic dermatitis. The active ingredient Ketoconazole has some antiandrogenic effects, but it is unknown whether the amount in the shampoo is absorbed. If it helps with hair loss it may work in a way other than as an antiandrogen. It is definitely a good shampoo for making hair look thicker. |
| Claimed Results | None. |
| Observed Results | Some prevention of loss, possible mild regrowth. |
| Clinical Results | Similar to topical Minoxidil/Rogaine. |
| Testing | Well tested (FDA approved). |
| Safety/Side Effects | Possible mild irritation. |
| Gender | Either. |
| Typical Cost | $12-30 |
| Where you can get it | Hair2Go (2% formula) OTC formula available in most grocery/drug stores |
- Topical Nizoral stimulates har growth in C3H/HeN mice.
- Nizoral / Ketoconazole and other imidazoles as antiandrogens and androgen receptor blockers
- Nizoral / Ketoconazole and other imidazoles studied as an antiandrogen
- Comparison of Nizoral / Ketoconazole and another antiandrogen
- Effects of Nizoral / Ketoconazole inhibiting Cytochrome P450 aromatization
- Effectiveness of Nizoral / Ketoconazole inhibiting P450 aromatization and other forms of steroidogenesis
- Study showing Nizoral / Ketoconazole can be absorbed topically
- Study showing Nizoral / Ketoconazole absorbed by skin
- Study showing Nizoral / Ketoconazole inhibits CP450 activity in hair follicles
- Study showing Nizoral / Ketoconazole inhibits CP450 steroidogenesis
- Pharmacology of Nizoral / Ketoconazole
- Nizoral / Ketoconazole Shampoo: Effect of long term use in androgenetic alopecia
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