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 contains ketoconazole, which fights the root cause by disrupting the cell membrane function of dandruff-causing fungus Malassezia spp.9

Nizoral® Shampoo is used for the treatment of conditions in which the yeast Malassezia spp. (previously called Pityrosporum) is involved, such as dandruff and seborrhoeic dermatitis1,2.


Dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis do not have an absolute cure and are often recurring conditions4,5.


Nizoral® 2% shampoo contains ketoconazole, an anti-fungal which targets the root cause of dandruff and seborrhoeic 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 seborrhoeic dermatitis6.

Continue using Nizoral® shampoo as indicated on the label.

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. 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.

*Always read the label and follow the directions for use

If symptoms persists, please contact your healthcare professional. TAPS BG4056

REFERENCES

  1. Naldi L. Seborrhoeic Dermatitis. BMJ Clin Evid. 2010;1713.
  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. .(Authors’ acknowledgement for conflict of interest)
  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.
  9. Ranganathan S, Mukhopadhyay T. Dandruff: The Most Commercially Exploited Skin Disease. Indian J Dermatol. 2010; 55(2): 130–4.

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