{"id":12109,"date":"2026-03-16T18:16:28","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T09:16:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/miragen.clinic\/nizoral\/"},"modified":"2026-07-10T21:29:43","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T12:29:43","slug":"nizoral","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/miragen.clinic\/en\/nizoral\/","title":{"rendered":"Nizoral"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-custom-color-4-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-e96bc7c8 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:240px;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--superbspacing-small);padding-bottom:240px;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--superbspacing-small)\">\n<p class=\"has-custom-color-6-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a7c9d84906edddaaa65d240c711daaa3 wp-block-paragraph\">Medications<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-custom-color-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d81f085e2ff0d7c517e1321ffee00c65\">Nizoral | Ketoconazole Cleanser for Seborrheic Dermatitis<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-custom-color-2-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1b17c90e wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--superbspacing-xlarge);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--superbspacing-small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--superbspacing-xlarge);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--superbspacing-small)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block has-custom-color-5-color has-custom-color-11-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-fba1665961007819135c29762be51f5b\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--superbspacing-xsmall);padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--superbspacing-xsmall);padding-left:0\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#sec-1\">1. What is Nizoral?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#sec-3\">2. How to Use<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#sec-5\">3. Precautions for Use<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#sec-faq\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sec-1\">1. What is Nizoral?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-custom-color-5-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-custom-color-5-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--superbspacing-xsmall);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--superbspacing-xsmall)\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nizoral is a cleanser containing the antifungal agent <strong>ketoconazole<\/strong> as its active ingredient. It is used in <a href=\"https:\/\/miragen.clinic\/en\/seborrheic-dermatitis\/\">seborrheic dermatitis<\/a> when control of Malassezia is needed. While many know it as a shampoo, it can also be used on the face. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1143\" src=\"https:\/\/miragen.clinic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/nizoral-shampoo-product-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Actual product photo of Nizoral liquid 100mL bottle containing 2% ketoconazole, an antifungal cleanser used to control Malassezia burden in seborrheic dermatitis\" class=\"wp-image-8663\" title=\"Nizoral Liquid 2% Cleanser Product Photo\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sec-3\">2. How to Use<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-custom-color-5-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-custom-color-5-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--superbspacing-xsmall);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--superbspacing-xsmall)\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nizoral is not a regular cleanser that you rinse off immediately. It is important to ensure adequate <strong>contact time<\/strong> for the ketoconazole to work effectively. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-custom-color-5-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e2bd76c50554b8d630a2041248b29ef1\">\n<li>Lather the product and apply to affected areas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gently spread or massage into the skin, allow 3\u20135 minutes of contact time, then rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For seborrheic dermatitis, it is typically used twice weekly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Facial skin is more sensitive than the scalp, so irritation may occur more easily even with the same product. If significant irritation is felt, the frequency of use or contact time may be reduced. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sec-5\">3. Precautions for Use<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-custom-color-5-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-custom-color-5-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--superbspacing-xsmall);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--superbspacing-xsmall)\"\/>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-custom-color-5-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-623aacf002a51d53a046bffddab5547f\">\n<li>Avoid contact with eyes, mouth, and mucous membranes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dryness, burning sensation, or irritation may occur.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Excessive contact time may increase irritation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If swelling, oozing, or severe itching develops after use, it may indicate contact dermatitis. Discontinue use and seek medical consultation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-custom-color-6-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4c3b03bf wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--superbspacing-xlarge);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--superbspacing-small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--superbspacing-xlarge);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--superbspacing-small)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sec-faq\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-custom-color-5-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-custom-color-5-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--superbspacing-xsmall);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--superbspacing-xsmall)\"\/>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-2706469636\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Should Nizoral be used daily?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>For seborrheic dermatitis, it is typically used twice weekly for 2\u20134 weeks, followed by maintenance use once every 1\u20132 weeks. Frequency and duration may vary depending on the affected area and current skin condition. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1233895772\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Can it be used on the face?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>It can be used on the face. However, facial skin is more sensitive to irritation than the scalp, so avoid the eye area. If swelling, oozing, or severe itching develops, it may indicate contact dermatitis. Discontinue use and seek medical consultation. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Medications Nizoral | Ketoconazole Cleanser for Seborrheic Dermatitis 1. What is Nizoral? Nizoral is a cleanser containing the antifungal agent ketoconazole as its active ingredient. It is used in seborrheic dermatitis when control of Malassezia is needed. While many know it as a shampoo, it can also be used on the face. 2. 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