Ketoconazole is one of the few clinically-proven solutions to treat hair loss and hair fungal conditions.
The most common products that contain Ketoconazole are Nizoral hair loss treatment products and shampoos, the most popular shampoo being the Nizoral Anti-Dandruff Shampoo, which we will review in greater detail below.
Nizoral hair loss treatment products contain 1 percent and 2 percent ketoconazole.
Most effective hair loss products will claim that they contain these ingredients as this is one of the three biggest hair loss treatment solutions, in addition to Propecia and minoxidil.
Ketoconazole can also help individuals who are suffering from and battling with hair loss and dandruff.
In fact, ketoconazole is an active ingredient in many anti-dandruff shampoo products.
This is because Ketoconazole will compete against dihydrotestosterone (DHT) and bind hormones to hair follicles, which can help reduce hair loss. The less DHT present in the hair follicles, the better, and the more likely for hair regrowth.
This is because DHT can damage hair follicles until they stop producing hair.
However, ketoconazole has no such effect. For example, since Nizoral AD Shampoo contains ketoconazole, it holds all the same benefits for hair loss sufferers.
Here are some clinical studies related to the use of presence of ketoconazole in various anti dandruff and hair loss products.
- 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.
- Aldhalimi et al, ISRN Pharmacology, 2014. Find at Hindawi Publishing Corporation.