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Using Nizoral Shampoo to Treat Pityrosporum Folliculitis	
Let’s just go ahead and address the biggest elephant in the room, shall we?! The thought of using shampoo on anything other than your hair is ridiculous, right? Well, hear me out…
Discovering Nizoral Shampoo
I first heard about using Nizoral Shampoo for Pityrosporum folliculitis while surfing through an online forum several years ago. That’s right – shampoo for your hair or your skin! I couldn’t believe it really, but that didn’t stop me from heading to my local grocery store to grab a bottle of the shampoo. What stopped me was the fact that I couldn’t find it so I moved on.
Fast forward yet another year and I was still looking online for a solution to the itchy bumps on my forehead that wouldn’t go away. While visiting multiple websites, Nizoral Shampoo resurfaced yet again in the discussion. Many said this particular shampoo quickly treated those acne-like bumps. So I ventured out again and this time I found it! And that, my friend, is when everything changed.
After a couple of years of trying to get rid of those tiny bumps on my forehead, they were gone within days of using Nizoral Shampoo. Just like that – gone! I was speechless.
Now I should say I had already started making progress with my skin prior to using Nizoral. With a consistent skin care regimen, my forehead was beginning to show signs of progress in comparison to previous years. But, I’ll also be the first to tell you, there was still room for improvement. And that’s exactly what this product did – it improved things considerably.
Nizoral Shampoo for Pityrosporum Folliculitis:
Here’s exactly how I used Nizoral Shampoo as a treatment for Pityrosporum Folliculitis:
Preparation: A day before I conducted a skin patch test in an inconspicuous area (i.e. the inside of the arm) to check for any adverse skin reactions. Also, prior to using this product, I did not wash my face. My skin was dry (not wet) and sans any product (no makeup, moisturizer, etc.).
Duration: Morning and night for 10-15 minutes for 10 consecutive days.
I applied a thin layer of the shampoo directly onto my skin.
After 10-15 minutes, I wet my fingertips and gently lathered the area.
I removed all traces of the product with water.
I used a clean towel to gently pat dry.
*The images shown above are for demonstration purposes and do not show an actual rash or infection. To see actual images of Malassezia (Pityrosporum) Folliculitis, please visit the Homepage.
So, I essentially used Nizoral Shampoo as a forehead mask for 10 days morning and night. The remainder of my face (everything but my forehead), I washed with a facial cleanser. No additional products were applied to my forehead afterwards. In fact, at no point throughout those 10 days did I apply anything but Nizoral to my forehead. Personally, I thought it was best if I allowed the product to work “its magic”, if you will, without any external influences like moisturizer or makeup.
By day two or three, I could clearly see a big difference in the texture of my skin. Some of the bumps were either already gone or soon-to-be-gone. And by the final day, my forehead wasn’t just clear, it was baby smooth!
I posted two videos on my YouTube channel and discussed how to get rid of forehead bumps with Nizoral Shampoo as well as how I used Nizoral Shampoo to treat Pityrosporum (Malassezia) Folliculitis. By the way, my video How To Get Rid of Tiny Forehead Bumps, has reached nearly a million views! In other words, you’re not alone.
Some potential side effects of using Nizoral Shampoo on the skin include, but are not limited to, dryness, peeling, and redness at the site of application. Reducing the amount used or the frequency in application could combat this. Additionally, conducting a skin patch test in an inconspicuous area beforehand may help in determining other potential adverse reactions prior to using this product.
Why Nizoral Works
The active ingredient in Nizoral 1% Shampoo is ketoconazole. I discuss ketoconazole in-depth in this blog post. It’s actually really interesting and worth reading if you ask me. But, in short, ketoconazole is commonly used to treat fungal infections of the skin. You might be wondering what in the world is an antifungal agent doing in an anti-dandruff shampoo. Well, one of the causes of dandruff is an overgrowth of a yeast-like fungus. Sound familiar? So ketoconazole works to treat the dandruff by targeting this yeast-like fungus. And, interestingly enough, the fungus species responsible for dandruff is the same species responsible for Pityrosporum folliculitis and other skin-related conditions like seborrheic/atopic dermatitis, pityriasis versicolor and others. So, that’s why Nizoral works – its key ingredient isn’t simply antidandruff, it’s also antifungal!
Prescription-Strength Nizoral
If you’ve received a prescription for Nizoral from your doctor, then chances are the Nizoral you’ve been prescribed contains 2% ketoconazole verses the over-the-counter 1% ketoconazole found in Nizoral 1% Shampoo. It’s typically prescribed to treat tinea (pityriasis) versicolor and other fungal infections of the skin.
Nizoral Has Not Been Approved to Treat Pityrosporum Folliculitis
It is important to mention Nizoral Shampoo is not FDA approved to treat Pityrosporum folliculitis. Hence, it has neither been tested for the usage described above nor do the directions specify it should be used to treat anything other than dandruff. Please don’t rely solely on the information presented here and always read labels, warnings, and directions before using any product. And, as always, be sure to talk with your doctor about any questions and concerns you might have. And, again, before using a new product, a skin patch test is always a good idea prior to applying over a larger area of skin.
Contacting Johnson & Johnson
I reached out to the Consumer Care Center at Johnson & Johnson, the makers of Nizoral Shampoo, and informed them of my positive experience with using this product. I’m not the first person nor am I the last person to use this product quite like this, so I wanted to share my experience. After all, I consider Nizoral Shampoo to be a game-changer for Pityrosporum folliculitis! Furthermore, if for some reason, it’s ever discontinued, we’re all screwed. Royally.
Anyways, I ended up speaking with a representative several days after filling out an online form where I mentioned I’d love to see a similar product formulated specifically to treat or help treat Pityrosporum folliculitis. I even inquired about any research and development opportunities. I’d be lying if I said I hadn’t done my own research into having a product like this formulated. There’s no way my entrepreneur spirit would’ve allowed me to pass that up. Aside from the clinical studies and so forth, there’s a lot involved to formulate a product containing a drug. And, by “a lot involved,” I mean a lot of money. Like a lot, a lot.
In the end, I answered a lot of questions about my experience with the product and provided some demographic information that I’m assuming they’ll use for research. No response from them regarding the R&D opportunities, though. The love was not lost. I just hope my feedback was helpful.
Was Nizoral a One-Time Use?
Unfortunately, the positive results I experienced did not last forever. I had to dust out my secret weapon approximately two months later, which is why I always have a bottle on hand just in case. I would imagine I’d need to use it a lot more frequently if my skin care regimen weren’t as solid as it is. Check out my skin care regimen here to find out how I keep my skin clear and under control.
Did I get the same baby smooth results after every application of this product? Yes! No flukes here! Still not convinced? Don’t forget about all those YouTube comments from people all over the world who have had success, too!
And that’s it! For other products that could possibly help in treating PF, check out these blog posts: Treatment Options for Pityrosporum Folliculitis and My Favorite Products for Pityrosporum Folliculitis!
Have you ever used Nizoral Shampoo for Pityrosporum folliculitis? What were your results? Please share in the comments below!
June 2, 2017 /29 Comments/by Marjorie
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Treatment Options for Pityrosporum Folliculitis	
If you have Pityrosporum folliculitis, you may be able to skip the dermatologist and treat this pesky condition right at home. But it depends.
In some research studies, topical treatments like creams and ointments were extremely beneficial against Pityrosporum folliculitis. In other studies, the most effective treatment occurred when oral medication and topical treatments were used simultaneously. The varying degrees of treatment may depend on how severe your condition is.
Nevertheless, the following treatment options are worth looking into and, in many instances, you may be able to try them right in the comfort of your home.
Pityrosporum Folliculitis Treatment Options:
One of the most common anti-fungal medications used to treat Pityrosporum folliculitis is ketoconazole. Ketoconazole comes in two forms – oral and topical. However, as of May 2016, the Food and Drug Administration advised against using oral ketoconazole tablets to treat fungal infections of the skin due to several serious side effects. Topical ketoconazole, however, has not been associated with these effects and is still a viable option. Nizoral A-D 1% Shampoo is a dandruff shampoo that contains 1% ketoconazole as the active ingredient. This topical, over-the-counter product is available at most grocery stores and Amazon. Be sure to read about my personal experience using Nizoral to treat this condition.
Shampoos containing selenium sulfide such as Head & Shoulders or Selsun Blue have also been reported to provide some relief. These products can be found at most grocery stores and Amazon.
ID Monolaurin Gel Face and Body Acne/Sweat Acne Treatment is advertised as offering anti-yeast, anti-bacterial, anti-viral, and anti-protozoal properties. This product, in clinical studies, had a 100% successful rate in treating Pityrosporum folliculitis, according to their website.
Cynthia Bailey’s Calming Zinc Bar Soap is advertised as being medicated to treat many common skin conditions, including Pityrosporum folliculitis.
Other products such as DermaZinc Zinc Therapy Soap or DermaHarmony 2% ZnP Soap contain pyrithione zinc which is often used to treat various chronic skin conditions.
Bentonite clay is worth mentioning simply because of its ability to deeply cleanse pores! It may not be associated with treating this condition, but it’s widely known for removing buildup of excess oil and sebum.
The following options listed below may require a prescription or consult with a licensed dermatologist or healthcare professional.
Additional members of the Azole family include anti-fungal agents clotrimazole, fluconazole, and itraconazole. Similar to ketoconazole, they have also been used to treat certain yeasts with varying degrees of effectiveness. These drugs more often than not require a prescription from a doctor.
Brand name products such as Xolegel 2% Gel (for seborrheic dermatitis), Nizoral 2% Shampoo (for tinea versicolor), Ketoderm 2% Cream (for dermatophytes and candidiasis of the skin), and Extina 2% Foam (for seborrheic dermatitis) all contain prescription-strength levels of ketoconazole.
Photodynamic therapy and salicylic acid peels may also help but, it seems, more research is needed in these areas.
As noted above, there are several options that could help in treating or reducing the symptoms associated with Pityrosporum folliculitis. Since this condition can return, be sure to also spend some time learning about the risk factors and how to prevent it to reduce the possibility of recurrence.
Can you think of any other products that might be helpful? Please share! The more comprehensive this list is the better!
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