Should I stopp Nizoral?

[dm222]

Hi,

I'm using Nizoral 2%, since we only have 2% here in europe, for 1 month and half and althought it seems to be preventing some hair loss I just can't tolerate it.
After using it my face turns red and burns all day, my dandruff increases 10000% and my scalp totally itchs. Anyone has the same problem?
I'm also using a shampoo with piroctone olamine (Nivea Men), and I'm considering stopping nizoral and only use piroctone olamine... Maybe nizoral is doing more harm than benefit. Any advices?

Thank you

 

[zzzzz]

nizoral isn't that important as a hair loss treatment (its extremely weak) so its no real loss to stop it

You should try finasteride if you have male pattern baldness

 

[David.G]

Nizoral is harsh on hair and scalp. Don't use it everyday. I use it twice a week. Other days I just use a conditioner. You can try something less irritating like regenpure DR but it costs more. What I do to soothe the irritation is mix olive oil/castor oil and rub it all over my scalp. I leave it on for an hour and then wash it off. I do this maybe 2-3 times a week and the flakes/dry scalp is gone. Try it. You can use virgin olive oil by itself if you have that.

 

[Keystone]

you would be better off using minoxidil and propecia together