Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions

Anti-fungal shampoos, like Nizoral®, can help control the growth of dandruff-causing Malassezia spp. on your scalp3,5. Nizoral® Shampoo is used for the treatment and prevention of recurrence of conditions in which the yeast Malassezia spp. (previously called Pityrosporum) is involved, such as, seborrheic dermatitis and dandruff1,2.

In fact, more than 80% of users who continued using ketoconazole 2% shampoo once a week for maintenance therapy did not experience recurrence at 6 months’ review2!

Dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis do not have an absolute cure and are often recurring conditions4,5. The common treatment approach for dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis focuses on controlling the conditions and preventing recurrence with long-term maintenance therapy4,5.

Nizoral® 2% shampoo contains ketoconazole, an anti-fungal which targets the root cause of dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis by helping to eliminate the overgrowth of dandruff-causing fungus, Malassezia spp., on your scalp3,5. It is clinically proven to relieve dandruff symptoms including redness, scaling and itching on the scalp1.

Ketoconazole 2% shampoo was one of the few treatments to be given the highest strength of recommendation by the Danish Society of Dermatology for seborrheic dermatitis6.

In fact, more than 80% of users who continued using ketoconazole 2% shampoo once a week for maintenance therapy did not experience recurrence at 6 months’ review2!

Use Nizoral® Shampoo once every 1 or 2 weeks to prevent dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis from coming back*2! Also, make sure to leave the shampoo on your scalp for 3-5 minutes during each wash.

Nizoral® Shampoo is licensed for use in adults and adolescents. Safe and effective use of Nizoral® Shampoo in infants and children under the age of 12 years has not been established*8.
There are no adequate and well controlled studies in pregnant or breastfeeding women. There are no known risks associated with Nizoral® Shampoo in pregnant or breastfeeding women. Users who are pregnant or breastfeeding should always discuss with a healthcare professional before using this product*8.
Nizoral® Shampoo is generally well tolerated. 2% ketoconazole shampoo was shown in a trial to be more acceptable than selenium sulfide 2.5% shampoo for dandruff7. In the trial, 2% ketoconazole shampoo also reduces hair greasiness significantly compared to selenium sulfide 2.5% shampoo7. Please refer to the product insert for more information on the potential side effects of Nizoral® Shampoo*8 .
Do not use if you are hypersensitive to ketoconazole or any of the ingredients inside the product*8.

*Please refer to the local product label for the most accurate usage instructions

VIEW REFERENCES

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  2. Peter RU, Richarz-Barthauer U. Successful Treatment and Prophylaxis of Scalp Seborrhoeic Dermatitis and Dandruff with 2% Ketoconazole Shampoo: Results of a Multicentre, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Trial. Br J Dermatol. 1995;132(3):441-5.
  3. Pierard GE, Arrese JE, Pierard-Franchimont C, DE Doncker P. Prolonged Effects of Antidandruff Shampoos – Time to Recurrence of Malassezia Ovalis Colonization of Skin. Int J Cosmet Sci. 1997;19(3):111-7.
  4. Dessinioti C, Katsambas A. Seborrehic Dermatitis: Etiology, Risk Factors and Treatments: Facts and Controversies. Clinics in dermatology. 2013;31:343-51.
  5. Borda LJ, Wikramanayake TC. Seborrheic Dermatitis and Dandruff: A Comprehensive Review. Journal of clinical and investigative dermatology. 2015;3(2):10.13188/2373-1044.1000019.
  6. Hald M, Arendrup MC, Svejgaard EL, Lindskov R, Foged EK, Saunte DM, et al. Evidence-based Danish Guidelines for The Treatment of Malassezia-related Skin Diseases. Acta Derm Venereol. 2015;95(1):12-9.
  7. Brown M, Evans TW, Poyner T, Tooley PJH. The Role of Ketoconazole 2% Shampoo in the Treatment and Prophylactic Management of Dandruff. Journal of Dermatological Treatment. 1990;1(4):177-9.
  8. Ketoconazole 2% Shampoo CCDS.

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