How Can Nizoral Shampoo Treat Hair Loss?
Nizoral has been thought to help with hair loss for several years due to anecdotal reports by users as well as studies showing Nizoral might help lower male hormone levels related to hair loss. The shampoo is generally used to treat dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis. Ketoconazole, the active ingredient in Nizoral shampoo is an anti-fungal agent which has also been shown to lower serum testosterone when taken in the tablet form. Ketoconazole exerts its effect by altering the fungal cell membrane. As a result, some people with Androgenetic alopecia use Nizoral shampoo to help reduce testosterone levels around hair follicles. Reports of Nizoral or Minoxidil for Hair Loss A recent article in the magazine Dermatology compared the use of Minoxidil 2% (Rogaine, Regaine) to Nizoral 2%. The study indicates that Nizoral shows a similar response of growing hair to Minoxidil 2%. Many reports have indicated that Nizoral is “definitely a good shampoo for thickening hair” and for hair regrowth.
