Nizroal in the eyes and 1% vs. 2%

neuromet

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In the Nizoral Shampoo review on this website, it says: Apply it immediately when you get into the shower and rinse out the past-day's buildup. Then reapply, and allow it to soak for the duration of your shower.
http://www.hairlosstalk.com/hair-loss-t ... /index.php

The problem is that when I reapply and allow it to soak for the duration of the shower, the Nizoral gets into my eyes. How do others deal with this problem? I am thinking of putting on a shower cap after I reapply. I don't know if this will prevent the shampoo from sliding down into my eyes.

Also, the same review says: Nizoral shampoo is available as a 1% solution, but is also available in a 2% form. While it may feed your need to calm your concerns to shoot for the 2% prescription form, the over the counter 1% is completely sufficient, and will not have any adverse effects.

However, I don't see how hairlosstalk.com can responsibly make this claim. There are four studies posted on the side of same web page. Three of the four were with 2% Ketoconazole and only one study was with 1% (and this study didn't include a control and piroctone olamine appears to fair better). So it seems to me the jury is out on the efficacy of 1% Ketoconazole, i.e., Nizoral. Anyone have greater reason to believe that 1% is as effective as 2%?
 

decro435

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Just, don't apply too much and hold your head up. It only needs to be on there for about 5 minutes. The only problem I had was the taste in my mouth after applying it...

I don't exactly know which is better (1% or 2%) I just know that 2% has a drying effect on my hair so I tend to use a 1% version.
 

iwantperfection

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i hated the 1%. It stung my eyes like hell. for some reason the 2% doesnt.

I would go for 2%. I found it way more effective. Calmed my scalp ALOT quicker.
 

bigd888

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I prefer the 1% personallyy cos 2% dried my hair. Basically just hold ur head up to avoid it from getting in ur eyes!
 
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