Cream or shampoo for inflamed skin and dandruff.
Nizoral is a shampoo or cream that treats seborrheic dermatitis. It contains an antifungal and can be used on dry, scaly skin and dandruff.
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Nizoral is a topical antifungal treatment used to manage a range of skin conditions, including seborrheic dermatitis, tinea versicolour, dandruff and athlete’s foot. It’s available as both a cream and a shampoo.
The active ingredient in Nizoral is ketoconazole, which belongs to a class of medications known as imidazoles. These work against fungus by slowing down its growth.
Ketoconazole, the active ingredient in Nizoral, is a broad spectrum antifungal, which means it works against a variety of fungi. Seborrheic dermatitis is a superficial fungal skin disease that affects the outer layers of your skin, especially those where sebaceous glands are present.
Sebaceous glands play an important part in the structure of the skin. They’re found all over the body, apart from the palms, soles and upper surface (dorsum) of the feet. Seborrheic dermatitis can affect all parts of the body rich in sebaceous glands, including the face and scalp. Nizoral can be applied to these areas, and can destroy the fungus behind your itchy, flakey skin. The cream can be used anywhere on the body where there is inflamed skin, while the shampoo is more specifically designed to treat your scalp.
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You should always use Nizoral exactly how it’s been prescribed. The patient information leaflet (PIL) that comes with your medication contains instructions on how to apply it too.
To apply the cream:
To apply the shampoo:
Whether you’re using the cream or the shampoo, you should take care and avoid getting any in your eyes. If you do, rinse Nizoral out with water.
Nizoral is available as a cream and a shampoo. A clinician can help you decide which form you need if you’re unsure, and will recommend one when they’ve seen your symptoms.
It’s more likely you’ll be prescribed the cream if your seborrheic dermatitis affects your torso, feet, groin or hands. The shampoo is anti-dandruff. Dandruff is a form of seborrheic dermatitis, and Nizoral can help tackle the cause of flakey skin on the scalp, while treating the root cause.
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When we present you with stats, data, opinion or a consensus, we’ll tell you where this came from. And we’ll only present data as clinically reliable if it’s come from a reputable source, such as a state or government-funded health body, a peer-reviewed medical journal, or a recognised analytics or data body. Read more in our editorial policy.
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