In the last decade or so, Nizoral has been included in hair loss sufferers regiment all around the world. In fact, Nizoral is part of the “big 3” which is a combination of Propecia (finasteride), Rogaine (minoxidil) and Nizoral. To date, the big 3 is the most effective combination for combating androgenic alopecia (genetic hair loss). That said, surgical hair restoration is king in terms of hair loss treatments. So many hair loss sufferers who opt for surgery are asking themselves can we still use Nizoral or will it damage grafts? Well, keep reading. Most hair transplant surgeons recommend using baby shampoo for the first few weeks after having a hair transplant procedure. This is because harsh chemicals found in some shampoos may damage the healing grafts. Therefore, patients should wait until all of their transplanted grafts have shed before beginning to use Nizoral again. What is Nizoral Nizoral shampoo is a shampoo that was created to treat dandruff and other fungal scalp conditions. The active ingredient in Nizoral is ketoconazole, this ingredient has been shown to be a potent 5-alpha reductase inhibitor. The 5-alpha reductase enzyme is responsible for converting testosterone in to dihydrotestosterone (DHT) through the blood stream. DHT is the main catalyst for male and female pattern hair loss. How Does Nizoral Treat Hair Loss
No shampoo to date has been approved by the FDA to treat hereditary hair loss, but there is some clinical evidence that suggests Nizoral may treat androgenic alopecia (genetic hair loss). The active ingredient ketoconazole is thought to work by removing excess sebum from the scalp and hair follicles. Hair follicles as well as sebaceous glands contain a high level of the 5-alpha reductase enzyme. As we previously stated, this enzyme is responsible for creating DHT. Therefore, removing sebum that contains DHT should theoretically stop the hormone from binding to the androgen receptors on the scalp and reduce hair loss. According to various studies Nizroral shampoo is as effective in treating genetic hair loss as 2% Rogaine (minoxidil). That may not sound impressive, but it shows that the shampoo can be somewhat effective in treating hair loss. Conclusion Using Nizoral shampoo after a hair transplant can be useful in preventing the further progression of hereditary hair loss, but the shampoo must be used after the transplanted grafts have fully healed. Additionally, the shampoo on its own is not likely to have any major impact on hair loss however, when combined with Propecia finasteride and minoxidil the shampoo can be quite effective.
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