Nizoral

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This is a particularly interesting product that bears watching in the future because, like so many products in the past, it wasn’t specifically developed to treat hair loss.

At the moment, Nizoral is not actually endorsed by the FDA in the United States as a treatment for hair loss and as such cannot be marketed for that purpose.

However, having provided the legal ‘disclaimer’ there is a growing body of evidence that suggests Nizoral can stimulate hair growth.

Who Should Use Nizoral

Legally, it is recommended for persons experiencing seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp and dandruff and can be used by both men and women and even children use Nizoral without reported problems.  As for use as a treatment for hair loss, it appears to be and effective alternative treatment for anyone suffering from Androgenetic Alopecia, Telogen Effluvium and may have particular efficacy in regard to Alopecia Areata since that is an immune disorder and Nizoral has anti-inflammatory properties.

How Does Nizoral Work

It is unclear exactly how Nizoral works to benefit hair loss, but it is known to have anti-inflammatory characteristics.   Since hair loss is directly attributed to damaged follicles, there is a guarded theory that it can prevent further hair loss by treating inflammation or by reducing damage caused by hormones or T-cells.  Again, there is need for greater research to determine the exact mechanisms through which it works.  This is perhaps the primary reason that it has yet to be approved by the FDA – further research is necessary.  As with any government organization, that is a slow process.

How Effective is Nizoral

In a 1998 study, it was indicated that Nizoral was just as effective as Rogaine in providing benefits to men suffering from Male Pattern Baldness.  It increased the number of hair follicles on the scalp in the anagen phase, as well as increasing thickness.  The study provided comparable results to Rogaine.  Many individuals are using the available OTC shampoos and conditioners as an alternative solution and have reported significant results.  Although it is not approved yet by the FDA, many people are using the dandruff formulation effectively for hair loss as an alternative solution.  Results are based on the product being used approximately every third day and being left on the scalp for three to five minutes prior to being rinsed.  This is the exact same procedure when using Nizoral for dandruff or dermatitis of the scalp.

How to Get Nizoral

As a topical shampoo or conditioner, Nizoral is available online as well as OTC in many places.  It is available as an oral pharmaceutical prescription medication which can only be purchased with a doctor’s prescription in the United States.  The oral form is not prescribed for hair loss since it has not been approved for use in regard to that condition by the FDA so it is unlikely that a physician would prescribe it for hair loss.

Disclaimer: As mentioned above, Nizoral has yet to be approved for use as a treatment for hair loss.  Having said that, there are growing numbers of individuals who are reporting significant results in relation to hair loss when using it as directed for the treatment of dandruff.

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