Hair loss. Nizoral Shampoo

[DannoMight]

I'm genetically fucked in the hair dept. I'm either going to shave my head or get some bosley treatment oneday.

 

[krishna]

I found some more info:

Topical ketoconazole (as contained in Nizoral shampoo) shows itself to have a "weak" anti-DHT binding affect in the scalp.

Positive results with Nizoral shampoo are often noted within a few weeks, whereas a pure anti-DHT affect may take a few months. It is therefore likely that Nizoral exhibits another method to its anti-hair-loss effect.

One such theory of Nizoral’s anti-alopecia effects may be on its activity upon sebum.

Sebum is a fatty substance that accumulates in the scalp around the hair follicles. It’s possible that the removal of sebum may help "unclog" the hair follicle and expose it to more nutrition from an improved blood supply, rather like unclogging a drain!

It is known that Nizoral can remove and reduce sebum deposits.

That would explain why the % of ketoconazole is not greatly significant - however I assume it would be "better" to use the 2% version as it would have slightly stronger DHT blocking potential.

It may SEEM that the 2% would be better, but studies have shown that there is no significant difference between the two. I've also read information that theorizes that another possible way nizoral helps reduce hair thinning is that it reduces inflammation associated with balding. When DHT attaches to receptors at the follicle, it causes an immune reaction in which one's own immune system attacks the follicle (which is the actual cause of hair loss). It was theorized that nizoral reduces the inflammation caused by the immune reaction, therefore reducing the damage done to the follicle.

 

[tommboy]

Wait, so Nioxin IS different than 2 % nizoral? If im using the 2% nizoral a couple times a week now what should I do about nioxin???

 

[krishna]

Wait, so Nioxin IS different than 2 % nizoral? If im using the 2% nizoral a couple times a week now what should I do about nioxin???

Use it the rest of the week; and yes, there is a difference.

 

[PolfaJelfa]

Thanks Krishna good info brother!

 

[bilter]

It may SEEM that the 2% would be better, but studies have shown that there is no significant difference between the two. I've also read information that theorizes that another possible way nizoral helps reduce hair thinning is that it reduces inflammation associated with balding. When DHT attaches to receptors at the follicle, it causes an immune reaction in which one's own immune system attacks the follicle (which is the actual cause of hair loss). It was theorized that nizoral reduces the inflammation caused by the immune reaction, therefore reducing the damage done to the follicle.

interesting stuff. Thanks Krish!!

 

[Anybody]

What you all think is better, nizoral or nioxin?

 

[bilter]

if I had to choose just 1 I would go with the nizoral

 

[krishna]

I would choose nioxin, but it costs a lot more.

 

[Workout King]

is it just regular run of the mill nioxin you use? cause i've seen umpteen different types for different types of hair and what not...