Tue 18 Mar 2008
Considering Nizoral Shampoo for Hair Loss: What does the “2%” Mean?
Category: Non Surgical Treatments , Propecia (Finasteride) , Rogaine (Minoxidil) , Shampoos , TopicalsI am suffering from genetic hair loss and considering using Nizoral shampoo as a hair loss treatment. Other balding individuals have told me to buy the 2% version, but all I see in stores is regular Nizoral. What does the 2% mean and should I use it?
The 2% in Nizoral shampoo is referring to the active ingredient ketoconazole which has been used for dandruff and appears to have some weak dihydrotestosterone (DHT) inhibition properties.
Nizoral shampoo without the 2% contains 1% of the ketoconazole ingredient. In my opinion, if you are going to use Nizoral as a hair loss treatment, use the 2% (you may have to order online) and use it as an adjunct treatment with Propecia (finasteride) and Rogaine 5% (minoxidil, the only two FDA approved hair loss drugs.
Bill Seemiller
Associate Publisher of the Hair Transplant Network and the Hair Loss Learning Center
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