Nizoral Shampoo question.

[notorius]

Would it be beneficial to leave it on the head for 1 or 2 hours then wash?

 

[KingOfSushi]

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Wet the skin and apply the medication to the areas to be cleansed. Massage gently into the skin working it into a full lather. Leave in place for 5 minutes. Rinse thoroughly with plain water. Pat the skin dry. If you are using this product on your scalp, you do not need to use regular shampoo after every application.

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Ketoconazole Shampoo (Nizoral): How to Use

Ketoconazole shampoo (Nizoral) treats fungal or yeast infections in your skin. Follow the instructions on the label for guidance on how to use it.

my.clevelandclinic.org

 

[notorius]

What about longer, any extra benefits based on experience?

 

[KingOfSushi]

What about longer, any extra benefits based on experience?

I’ve never used it but I would just use it as instructed. I think spending multiple hours with shampoo in your hair likely isn’t necessary.

 

[AlexDavis43]

Would it be beneficial to leave it on the head for 1 or 2 hours then wash?

I get in the shower and apply it to my scalp dry while I wash the rest of my body. That way it doesn't get in my eyes. Total time is probably around 2 or 3 minutes.

What about longer, any extra benefits based on experience?

No idea but seems inconvenient.

 

[Goodfella1988]

What about longer, any extra benefits based on experience?

From my experience no. 5-10 minutes tops in the shower works well. If anything I could see possible sides for leaving it on for an hour or longer. The stuff is quite powerful and if you have any acne on the rest of your body it will actually dry it out within a day or two. So leaving it on longer could really possibly dry your scalp out. Some guys have reported fatigue from it, so could also highlight that side further. Personally I don’t recall much fatigue, but best to use as recommended and can help with hair shedding, by blocking dht at your scalp.

 

[Poonami]

I’ve always wondered why 2% needed a script! Like if it drips down your face without a prescription are you more likely to die or what?

 

[Goodfella1988]

I’ve always wondered why 2% needed a script! Like if it drips down your face without a prescription are you more likely to die or what?

Pretty sure it’s just an fda thing so more money can be made off it. Then again, never know could melt or dry your face/nose off… better be careful than sorry

 

[LATS]

I've used it for years.. I wash my hair first with a mild shampoo to remove oil etc from the scalp.. then I apply the nizoral .. this also helps it lather much better.. I leave it on 3 to 5 minutes as I wash the rest of my body.. then rinse off.. I use it eod and just use a mild shampoo on off days

 

[AlexDavis43]

I've used it for years.. I wash my hair first with a mild shampoo to remove oil etc from the scalp.. then I apply the nizoral .. this also helps it lather much better.. I leave it on 3 to 5 minutes as I wash the rest of my body.. then rinse off.. I use it eod and just use a mild shampoo on off days

That would dry me out too much. Only wash my hair 2-3 times a week. Ever since Accutane.

 

[Fa Seeshus]

I first read about Nizoral and hair loss in college and decided to not rinse it out and use it sorta as a leave in conditioner. I then went to a fairly large lecture class. In class some chick starts sniffing the air and saying "what is that smell?!" and pushing towards me. It was horrifying. At that point it sorta had frozen my hair into that Ben Stiller something about Mary sprig. Oddly she found my number off the class list and started calling it.

Yes, so Nizoral does seem to have some weird Pheremone properties. Use it wisely.

P.S.

I still ended up losing hair

 

[LATS]

That would dry me out too much. Only wash my hair 2-3 times a week. Ever since Accutane.

My hair literally looks like I'm a cadt member in Grease 8 hours after washing it.. lol

 

[Fa Seeshus]

My hair literally looks like I'm a cadt member in Grease 8 hours after washing it.. lol

Most oily hair in a movie is actually "The Lords of Flatbush." I think it also normalized that terrible trend of 30 year old actors playing high schoolers.

 

[JustinWK]

No, use it as instructed. 5-10 minutes tops.

Going much beyond that increases irritation risk without meaningful added gain.