Is Nizoral a must even if you don't suffer from dandruff?

[MayiraP0chu]

Sup People?!

 

I have a question about the big three.

 

I think everyone is in 100 percent agreement that Propecia helps big and is a must if the individual chooses to take it after studying its side effects carefully.

 

Rogaine on the other hand, even though is widely recommended and is agreed that it helps at some level if not like Propecia, some say it does more harm than being useful.

 

Nizoral. This is were the views are polarised. Some swear by it. Some are dead against it. (I guess it is mostly about over usage of Nizoral and not the occasional use)

 

I, for one, have had dandruff issues for years now. Before my hair transplant, my local Dermatologist recommended daily use of Ketaconazole (Brand: Ketafung). So, I did. Only when I started my research on hair transplant, I realised it is not such a straight forward choice.

 

Anyways, too cut a long story short, post my surgery, I had some solid dandruff built up (Naturally, as I have been on a baby shampoo as per the PostOp instruction). I started using a shampoo called SebaMed once I was allowed to shift shampoos. It is an ultra mild, sulphate and paraben free, everyday shampoo. Surprisingly, it cleared all my dandruff. It is incredible I can be free of dandruff and still not subject my hair to harsh chemicals everyday. Godsend!

 

So, I don't feel the need for a Ketaconazole anymore. But, a friend of mine is asking me to still use as it is part of the big three. (Yes, I know about the CLAIMS about its DHT blocking capabilities.)

 

So, my big question is, is Nizoral a must, dandruff or no dandruff? Weigh in your opinions people. Also, I would appreciate comments on Rogaine. I have used it for 4 years with mixed results. I would get some crazy hair. Also, some crazy shedding. Should I get back on it? I haven't so far. I am 50 days PostOp.

Edited September 15, 2017 by MayiraP0chu

[gillenator]

I agree...a lot of guys I have heard from tell me that they use Nizoral up to 3 times weekly which is totally unnecessary and even detrimental IMHO.

[E39]

It's not a must. If you do decide to use it, don't use more than 2x weekly.

[mikeyhwk]

What Spex and Gill said.

 

Both my doctors Dr Bisanga and Dr Lorenzo weren't huge fans of it either. Dr Lorenzo said anything short of a fungal infection, it is unnecessary. He doesn't like it for standard dandruff.

[MayiraP0chu]

What Spex and Gill said.

 

Both my doctors Dr Bisanga and Dr Lorenzo weren't huge fans of it either. Dr Lorenzo said anything short of a fungal infection, it is unnecessary. He doesn't like it for standard dandruff.

 

I might have just had that. I don't see any other reason for him to have prescribed it to me for everyday use.

 

But, if just another shampoo is helping me alleviate dandruff now, I guess its safe to assume there is no fungal infection anymore, even if it was there in the first place.

 

So, I guess il give Keta a miss unless I get invaded by the dandruff army at some point later in time.

 

Thank you Spex, Gill, E39 and Mike.

[Baldrick101]

Yeah I asked Dr Feriduni about it too and he said not to bother.

[Speegs]

I wouldn't take anything harsh for the scalp if not absolutely needed, I've had it drip on my forehead and make my forehead dry and feel scaly...so be careful.

[MayiraP0chu]

Thanks Baldrick!

 

I wouldn't take anything harsh for the scalp if not absolutely needed, I've had it drip on my forehead and make my forehead dry and feel scaly...so be careful.

 

That is scary.

I started developing black dots on the cheeks and generally a dry skin all over. My dermatologist got scared it could have been a side effect from all the hair tablets and minoxidil he s been prescribing for 3ish years. He did a biopsy and I was diagnosed last year with chronic Eczema. Interestingly the dry skin started developing in the same timeline of the Ketaconazole and other hair stuff.

Edited September 17, 2017 by MayiraP0chu

[gillenator]

If I had eczema, definitely would not be using Nizoral.

[MayiraP0chu]

Yeah Gill! My current shampoo does the job fine. Don't think I'll have the need for Nizoral.

 

I am using some creams for the eczema prescribed by the doctor. Internet is recommending apple cider vinegar orally. Any suggestions?

[gillenator]

Best thing is to stay with what your doctor recommends especially if it is working...

[MayiraP0chu]

Yeah, but, it's annoying to apply creams twice a day, everyday. Already there's Rogaine to be applied twice and now this too. It's getting a bit too much to do. Looking for an easy way out . Oral medications are much simpler!