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Ketoconazole Shampoo

Ketoconazole Shampoo

By using a good hair loss shampoo is a great place to start when dealing with thinning hair and hair loss. Most shampoos that are available at the supermarket, chemist and hairdressing salon are ineffective against hair loss. In fact, most shampoos on the market contain harmful chemicals such as Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (known as SLS). However, there certainly are shampoos out there that can help against hair loss. An important ingredient to look for is that with the ingredient Ketoconazole.

What is Ketoconazole?

Ketoconazole was developed for the control of dandruff and itching. Ketoconazole shampoo can be recommended by doctors to people experiencing seborrheic dermatitis or severe dandruff. Multiple researches to study the effectiveness of this ingredient have shown that it also can stimulate hair to grow and help fight against hereditary hair loss. Various studies have shown that Ketoconazole is effective against hair loss in three ways:

  • It fights eczema and dandruff, reducing hair loss whilst allowing for healthy hair growth.

  • Ketoconazole has anti-inflammatory properties.

  • Ketoconazole is a well known DHT blocker.

The use of the ingredient Ketoconazole in a shampoo serves several purposes. It fights against dandruff and at the same time, it helps to combat hair loss and can even stimulate hair growth.