Nizoral

[Kaizer]

Hi buddies!
After how many uses can we know if nizoral is working or not agaisnt dandruff and sebum excess? can anybody tell me about his succes with nizoral??

 

[rcom440]

I think you will have to wait 3 months or more. Use it 3-4 times a week and for the best results leave it for around 3-5 minutes on your hair and then wash it off. Nizoral is great for maintaining hair (it blocks DHT) and sometimes it can re grow hair. Combine Nizoral with minoxidil!!!

 

[Kaizer]

I think you will have to wait 3 months or more. Use it 3-4 times a week and for the best results leave it for around 3-5 minutes on your hair and then wash it off. Nizoral is great for maintaining hair (it blocks DHT) and sometimes it can re grow hair. Combine Nizoral with minoxidil!!!

mothes and i added nizoral 1 week ago. It's shedding now but i remarked that most hair who fall is very thin and small. Is this a good sign? Excuse my bad english

 

[hbdale309]

[/quote] mothes and i added nizoral 1 week ago. It's shedding now but i remarked that most hair who fall is very thin and small. Is this a good sign? Excuse my bad english[/quote]


I think that's a good sign. I use Nizoral and the only hair I ever see that sheds is little short weak hairs, but very few. I think these are bad hair, and the Nizoral encourages them to fallout to make way for a stronger healthier hair to grow in it's place.

 

[rcom440]

mothes and i added nizoral 1 week ago. It's shedding now but i remarked that most hair who fall is very thin and small. Is this a good sign? Excuse my bad english[/quote]


I think that's a good sign. I use Nizoral and the only hair I ever see that sheds is little short weak hairs, but very few. I think these are bad hair, and the Nizoral encourages them to fallout to make way for a stronger healthier hair to grow in it's place.[/quote]

Yeah, it's a good sign, dont stop using nizoral because you are shedding. Most likely you will re grow them thicker.
Do you use minoxidil as well?

 

[decro435]

3-4 times a week is too much for my hair. Make sure your not drying your hair out or it could do more damage then good.

 

[hbdale309]

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Do you use minoxidil as well?

Yep, I use the 5% minoxidil twice a day. It's all working well so far. Little hair are popping up in all the right places and are getting longer, so hopefully in a few months they will become big and strong like my others. :hump:

 

[Nickie]

Guys..I'm ALLERGIC TO NIZORAL (ketakozanole)etc. BOTH prescription strength and over the counter!!

I literally CANNOT apply it to my skin, or else I'll get an asthmatic like reaction..and a rapid heartbeat,..and I just get faint.

I don't know why but that's how I feel using this drug.

Is that normal? or common? Or is that a really bad sign? Either way I'm really depressed because now I cannot use this drug.


What else would be a good alternative if you really cannot use Nizoral?

T-Gel??? Anything aside from that?

HELP!!! I'm DEPRESSED!

 

[follicle84]

Guys..I'm ALLERGIC TO NIZORAL (ketakozanole)etc. BOTH prescription strength and over the counter!!

I literally CANNOT apply it to my skin, or else I'll get an asthmatic like reaction..and a rapid heartbeat,..and I just get faint.

I don't know why but that's how I feel using this drug.

Is that normal? or common? Or is that a really bad sign? Either way I'm really depressed because now I cannot use this drug.


What else would be a good alternative if you really cannot use Nizoral?

T-Gel??? Anything aside from that?

HELP!!! I'm DEPRESSED!

That doesnt sound to good. Yes try T-gel or tea tre oil its much less harsh than nizoral at least for me.

 

[Nickie]

I will but do you think my reaction was dangerous?


Will the alternatives to nizoral be just as effective?

Or does the ketocozanole in nizoral really...do something that the others cannot do?

I'm not making these sides up obviously as wella s the sides I mentioned with finasteride...so I doubt they're placebos. It's just probably my body's way of handling it.

 

[hbdale309]

Nickie,

If you can't use the nizoral then try washing your hair with Revivogen. It supposedly stops your hair loss. I'm thinking about adding it to my routine. It's also supposed to make your little weak hairs bigger and stronger giving you a thicker head of hair. :hump:

http://www.gourmetstylewellness.com/hair-loss-t ... revivogen/

 

[hbdale309]

on second thought, maybe you shouldn't try the revivogen: see thread link below...


viewtopic.php?f=61&t=52062

 

[ethan]

The directions on the box say to only use it twice a week. I wouldn't use it more than that as the first time I used it it left my hair quite dry. You need to use a good conditioner afterwards.

 

[follicle84]

Very true. I also use conditioner and dont use nizoral too much. However some sites recommend using it 3 times a week for male pattern baldness but thats open to speculation.

 

[patagonia]

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Nudging hair shedding by antidandruff shampoos. A comparison of 1% ketoconazole, 1% piroctone olamine and 1% zinc pyrithione formulations.

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International Journal of Cosmetic Science. 24(5):249-256, October 2002.
Pierard-Franchimont, C.; Goffin, V.; Henry, F.; Uhoda, I.; Braham, C.; Pierard, G. E.
Abstract:
Synopsis: Hair shedding and hair thinning have been reported to be affected by dandruff and seborrhoeic dermatitis. The present study was conducted in 150 men presenting with telogen effluvium related to androgenic alopecia associated with dandruff. They were randomly allocated to three groups receiving each one of the three shampoos in the market containing either 1% ketoconazole (KTZ), 1% piroctone olamine (PTO) or 1% zinc pyrithione (ZPT). Shampoos had to be used 2-3 times a week for 6 months. Hair shedding during shampoo was evaluated semiquantitatively. Hair density on the vertex was evaluated on photographs using a Dermaphot. Trichograms were used for determining the anagen hair percentage and the mean proximal hair shaft diameter using computerized image analysis. The sebum excretion rate (SER, [mu]g cm-2 h-1) was also measured using a Sebumeter(R).

The three treatments cleared pruritus and dandruff rapidly. At end point, hair density was unchanged, although hair shedding was decreased (KTZ: -17.3%, PTO: -16.5%, ZPT: -10.1%) and the anagen hair percentage was increased (KTZ: 4.9%, PTO: 7.9%, ZPT: 6.8%). The effect on the mean hair shaft diameter was contrasted between the three groups of volunteers (KTZ: 5.4%, PTO: 7.7%, ZPT: -2.2%). In conclusion, telogen effluvium was controlled by KTZ, PTO and ZPT shampoos at 1% concentration. In addition, KTZ and PTO increased the mean hair shaft thickness while discretely decreasing the sebum output at the skin surface.

(C) 2002 Blackwell Science Ltd.

Piroctone olamine shampoo was as effective (if not more) as Nizoral according to this study.

depending where you live you can find different PTO shampoos... you can add tee tra oil to it as well.... TTO has antiandrogenic properties .

Do a search here on TTO and Piroctone olamine and read the studies and info posted .

You can use PTO shampoo every day or on non nizoral days. leave it on at least 3 minutes before rinsing.

hope it helps.

 

[ethan]

^ Interesting. Thanks for that.

There is a shampoo by Phyto called Phytosylic, which contains PTO.

http://au.strawberrynet.com/haircare/ph ... 4/?#DETAIL

Would be a good idea to combine with Nizoral.

 

[Vigaku]

Didn't want to make another topic about Nizoral, but I have a question guys.

I've been reading from some that Nizoral may be too harsh on your hair. What do they mean? Is it slightly acidic or something? And why would it be bad in any manner when it supposedly improves your hair?

I may be on the big 3 soon (using min and finasteride) but I need to know the cons to it. I know the pros, the active ingredient in it acts slightly as an anti-androgen but I want to know the bad side of Nizoral.

 

[BoilerRoom]

Didn't want to make another topic about Nizoral, but I have a question guys.

I've been reading from some that Nizoral may be too harsh on your hair. What do they mean? Is it slightly acidic or something? And why would it be bad in any manner when it supposedly improves your hair?

I may be on the big 3 soon (using min and finasteride) but I need to know the cons to it. I know the pros, the active ingredient in it acts slightly as an anti-androgen but I want to know the bad side of Nizoral.

It can be pretty drying. However, I started using the prescription, generic 2% Keto version and find it to be much less drying than even 1% Nizoral.

Either way, you can always just add some emu oil to it.

 

[Vigaku]

Eh...not interested then. My hair is dry as hell the way it is now (I used to apply olive oil but that was tedious) with the kinkiness and whatnot. I pray to god I won't need the Nizoral for my hair.

 

[follicle84]

I will but do you think my reaction was dangerous?


Will the alternatives to nizoral be just as effective?

Or does the ketocozanole in nizoral really...do something that the others cannot do?

I'm not making these sides up obviously as wella s the sides I mentioned with finasteride...so I doubt they're placebos. It's just probably my body's way of handling it.

Here's a quote from wikipedia.

A study in mice indicated that ketoconazole may have a stimulatory effect on hair growth.[14] Nizoral shampoo has shown to be beneficial in men suffering from androgenic alopecia. One 1998 study showed that Nizoral 2% worked just as well as minoxidil 2% (brand name Rogaine) in men with androgenic alopecia. Both medicines increased hair thickness and increased the number of anagen-phase hair follicles on the scalp. Researchers were guarded about the meaning of these results, saying that more rigorous studies on larger groups of men should be done to confirm the findings, both to evaluate the ideal dosage and formulation, and to assess the desirability of routine treatment in this condition. Nizoral Shampoo only has FDA approval for the treatment of dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp, so although Nizoral may be useful as a hair loss remedy, it cannot be endorsed or marketed as one to the general public.[15]

Results so far indicate that both the 1% and 2% dosages have positive hair loss benefits; however the more potent 2% formulation could have better results. Optimal usage is speculated at every third day, leaving the shampoo on the scalp for 3-5 minutes before rinsing. It has been stated that medications capable of maintaining the existing hair population should be regarded as effective treatments for androgenic alopecia. The present data suggest that ketoconazole should enter this group of drugs.[16]

Check the link its even referenced too.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nizoral

So there you have it Nizoral is a stimulant similair to minoxidil 2%. Those side effects your getting are similiar to those of minoxidil.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minoxidil

Furthermore the link below mentions those side effects your getting with nizoral so it isnt unheard of.

http://www.howtoall.com/Menshealthfiles/howtousenizoraltohelpstophairloss1.htm

Its also thought to be an weak androgen blocker so it does sound like the most promising of the lot.

T-gel helps with inflammation which has got to be good for hair but im not sure how good it is against hairloss. The treatment patagonia mentioned might be a safer alternative for you.