what does nizoral do? isnt it for dandruff?
ok - i am not a dermatologist so i am gonna free ball it here - there are several studies that back this up too
Nizoral is mainly for dandruff since it contains ketoconazole. Ketoconazole is used to treat certain serious fungal infections in the body. (its decent for clearing up acne too) if your acne is more fungal/bacteria based than hormonal acne.
how does nizoral stop/fight hairloss?
ketoconazole is focused on controlling microflora on the scalp. This is essentially an antifungal treatment, which some studies claim slows down hair loss. Ketoconazole in shampoos primary use is to eliminate scalp conditions such as dandruff. It does this by killing fungi and yeasts that grow on the scalp through interfering with their cell membranes. Ketoconazole stops the fungi from producing ergosterol, which cell membranes need to survive. It is marketed as an antifungal pill for people with dandruff or a skin condition. However, this is not its only use. Ketoconazole for hair loss is an effective way to treat scalp DHT.
Khandpur et al, Journal of Dermatology, 2002. Find at US National Library of Medicine.
Hair Loss Talk, 2012. Find at Vipadenievolos.
Rafi and Katz, ISRN Dermatology, 2011. Find at US National Library of Medicine.
Pieard-Francimont et al, Journal of Dermatology, 1998. Find at US National Library of Medicine.
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bro science - how to apply it and how to use it.
1. when you shower - put in your hair and leave it in there for 8-10 minutes (wet hair, rub nizoral in hair, then leave on while you go through your routine) wash it out last - brush your teeth in shower etc to get to that 8-10 minutes. do it 5x a week ideally. start with 1% ketoconazole which is OTC. if needed go to 2% but requires an RX or you can buy it from overseas
2. after your shower and your hair is damp, use rogaine (foam) use it 2x a day
nizoral and rogaine combo is the best hair combination you can get without pills or harsh side effects.
some ppl claim rogaine stops collagen growth and can age your face...well just use a good moisturizer and supplement with omega 3,6, 9 and all dudes should take a collagen supplement regardless
so rogaine + dandruff shampoo (ketoconazole 1%) + omega 3, 6, 9 and collagen supplement your hair and skin should be pretty solid.
also use sun screen everyday too. i live in phoenix, AZ and the sun is brutal here