People who have hair loss often use special shampoos and conditioners. Most of these are available without a prescription. As part of this section on hair loss recommendations, the options below may help!
Overview
Shampoo can help with several problems that contribute to hair loss, including:
Oils
- Oils produced on the scalp can have high levels of DHT
Dandruff
- Dandruff and dead skin can contribute to hair loss. People with dry or itchy scalps as well as hair loss can often benefit from reducing the dead skin on their scalps. This can be done with dandruff shampoos and exfoliating shampoos.
Circulation
- Blood flow to hair follicles is a key to keeping hairs from getting smaller and thinner over time. While minoxidil is the best way to help increase scalp circulation
Prescription ketoconazole shampoos
- A physician or dermatologist will need to examine you before prescribing (2%) ketoconazole. It also comes as a topical preparation.
Non-prescription ketoconazole shampoo
Brands include:
Nizoral A-D (1%)
Non-prescription pyrithione zinc shampoo
Brands include:
Noble Formula Shampoo with 2% Pyrithione Zinc
Redken Scalp Relief Dandruff Control Shampoo
Non-prescription exfoliating shampoo
Also helpful for some users with dry and/or curly hair. Brands include:
Phyto Phythéol Intense Botanical Anti-Dandruff Shampoo
Sachajuan Scalp Shampoo
Neutrogena T-Sal Shampoo
Non-prescription coal tar shampoo
Philip B Anti-Flake II Relief Shampoo