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Nizoral · Hair · Shampoo

Nizoral Anti-Dandruff Shampoo

Ketoconazole 1%, labeled by the maker to control flaking, scaling and itching associated with dandruff. The carton says to use it every 3 to 4 days for up to 8 weeks, then only as needed.

7 ozShampooKetoconazole 1%Scented
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Buy it if

  • Your scalp flakes and itches, the use on the maker's label
  • You have tried other dandruff shampoos and want a different active
  • You are fine with using it twice a week and your usual shampoo in between

Walk past if

  • You want an everyday shampoo; the maker's schedule is twice a week
  • Your hair is dry or your scalp gets tight; owners report both
  • You want it fragrance-free; the list has fragrance, blue dye and sodium laureth sulfate

What's in it

The ingredients that do the work, from the maker’s label.

Ketoconazole 1%contains sulfates

Worth knowing: contains fragrance, contains sulfates.

Full ingredient list, from the maker

Active ingredient: Ketoconazole 1% w/w. Inactive ingredients: benzyl alcohol, BHT, blue 1, citric acid, cocamide MEA, fragrance, glycol distearate, hydrochloric acid, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, polyquaternium-7, sodium benzoate, sodium chloride, sodium cocoyl sarcosinate, sodium hydroxide, sodium laureth sulfate, tetrasodium EDTA, water

Known issue

Owners report dry hair and a tight, irritated scalp, and some say it gave little relief for the price.Walmart and MakeupAlley reviews

What owners say

Filled by the research pass: two or three owner reports from named venues, each linked, each with the date it was read.

If it's not right

Head & Shoulders Clinical Strength Advanced Oil Control ShampooNo maker list price for this sizeWhat the maker calls its most effective formula, with 1% selenium sulfide, labeled by the maker to relieve stubborn dandruff. The smell is the price of entry.Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine Smoothing Conditioner$8.99 MSRPA cheap rinse-out conditioner with a silicone and a little argan oil to smooth frizz. The fruity scent is strong enough to notice, and fine hair can go greasy.

Sources

  1. Maker's image of the 7 oz carton: active and inactive ingredients, uses, directions and warnings. The site shows no price.
  2. Walmart reviews, 7 fl oz: little relief for the price, a dry and tight scalp, a bad reaction for one owner, and a runny feel.
  3. MakeupAlley reviews, about 4.4 of 5 from 171: drying and stripping the hair is the top complaint, with irritation and cost also mentioned (read from a search excerpt)

Ingredient lists from the maker's label, not our measurements.