Although detergent based shampoos will clean the hair and scalp well, they often cause drying will will make the flaking worse. This ingredient is medically proven to be effective against P. ovale and acts directly to inhibit growth of the fungus. Most other anti-dandruff shampoos work by normalising the pH of the scalp. There is over a decade of clinical experience with Nizoral. This product is the number one choice of doctors and pharmacists, who have recommended an anti-dandruff shampoo to millions of dandruff sufferers all over the world.
Nizoral shampoo is also unique in that it's effect is long-lasting.
Even after rinsing, Nizoral carries on working for several days. This means that you don't need to use Nizoral every day making it extremely cost-effective. As dandruff is not always limited strictly to the scalp, Nizoral is also available as a cream which is especially useful for treating dry, flaky skin and seborrhoeic dermatitis around the eyebrows, in the beard, and in the folds around the nose. In severe cases dermatologists will prescribe a special ointment or lotion that will contain sulfur, salicylic acid, resorcinol, tar, selenium sulfide and cadmium sulfide. The concentration and frequency of use is dependent upon the severity of the case for which it is prescribed.