Which Brand Of Ketoconazole Shampoo Is Best? Does It Matter?

[timidhair]

I like to know does it matter what brand of ketoconazole shampoo one uses? Being in North America, is Nizoral (brand name) the one that I should buy? Is it 2% or 1% (both are available as non-prescription)? I also see that there are numerous other brands available with ketoconazole that are far more expensive because they have other ingredients. Does it matter?

I am very confused...

 

[Michael1986]

As long as it has the active ingredient Ketoconazole, it shouldn't matter what brand you use. The 2% strength will obviously be more powerful that the 1% strength though. I want to point out that Nizoral/ketoconazole is a very weak hair loss treatment anyway.

 

[Yoadrian]

As long as it has the active ingredient Ketoconazole, it shouldn't matter what brand you use. The 2% strength will obviously be more powerful that the 1% strength though. I want to point out that Nizoral/ketoconazole is a very weak hair loss treatment anyway.

what would you consider a stronger hair treatment? Thanks in advance my good man

 

[timidhair]

I too like to know. I asked my local pharmacist who said 2% ketoconazole is the highest available strength (at least where I live). Higher strength is not recommended as it may actually worsen scalp irritation rather than improving it.

what would you consider a stronger hair treatment? Thanks in advance my good man

 

[Michael1986]

what would you consider a stronger hair treatment? Thanks in advance my good man

Finasteride or dutasteride. Unless you're using one of these drugs, your chances of winning the long-term battle against hair loss are very slim. Minoxidil is of some benefit, but it is still much weaker than finasteride or dutasteride.

 

[timidhair]

I can't speak for others, but I was referring to only treatments related to shampoo. Specifically ones with ketoconazole.

Finasteride or dutasteride. Unless you're using one of these drugs, your chances of winning the long-term battle against hair loss are very slim. Minoxidil is of some benefit, but it is still much weaker than finasteride or dutasteride.

 

[Michael1986]

I can't speak for others, but I was referring to only treatments related to shampoo. Specifically ones with ketoconazole.

All ketoconazole shampoos are very weak as hair loss treatments. The 2% ones will be slightly stronger than the 1% ones. I'm not sure if any other strengths exist.

 

[Yoadrian]

All ketoconazole shampoos are very weak as hair loss treatments. The 2% ones will be slightly stronger than the 1% ones. I'm not sure if any other strengths exist.

i stopped using head and shoulders since people here seem to think it's bad for you. i bought nizoral, but as a regular shampoo, i don't know what to use. what you guys use?fed up with not knowing which everyday shampoo i vcan use.