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Ketoconazole shampoo

Also called Nizoral, Dermazole, keto shampoo

shampoo para sa balakubak Taglish glossary

The go-to for balakubak and seb derm. A small add-on for pattern loss.

Evidence
Moderate
Status in PH
OTC
Typical monthly cost
[TODO: price]
Where it acts
Scalp skinCrownHairline
Time to see results
2 to 4 weeks for flakes

Ketoconazole is an antifungal. It controls the Malassezia yeast behind dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis[1]. A small study also found ketoconazole 2% shampoo improved hair density in men with pattern loss, which is why derms sometimes add it to a regimen[2].

Filipino users say the trick is contact time: lather, leave it on for about five minutes (babad), then rinse, two to three times a week[3]. Shopee buyers ask which Nizoral is legit because bottle fonts differ[4].

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What people worry about

In readers' own words, from Filipino Reddit threads. Then our answer.

Is it fake?“Fake ba yung Kirkland sa Shopee?”

Fakes are a real risk, and the PH FDA has issued advisories against unregistered minoxidil and finasteride products. Check the product on the FDA verification portal, buy from a pharmacy or an official store, and inspect seals, batch and expiry. The home bleach test cannot rule out a diluted fake.[5][6][7]

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Prices and where to buy

[TODO: verified PH retail price]

Sold at: Watsons, Mercury Drug, Shopee official stores, Lazada official stores.

Prices checked October 2026

Related on the map

Seborrheic dermatitis

Condition

Also called seb derm, SD, severe dandruff

Greasy, itchy flaking that heat makes worse. Controllable, not one-and-done.

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Dandruff

Condition

Also called flakes, dry scalp

The mild end of seb derm. Usually fixed with the right shampoo used properly.

1 zoneLearn more

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Questions people ask

Is Nizoral good for hair loss?

It is best for dandruff and seb derm. For pattern loss it is a modest add-on, not a stand-alone treatment[2]. See the full guide.

This guide is for information. Talk to a doctor or dermatologist before starting any prescription treatment.

Citations

  1. 1Seborrheic dermatitis. American Academy of Dermatology.
  2. 2Ketoconazole shampoo: effect of long-term use in androgenic alopecia. Dermatology, 1998.
  3. 3Treatment for severe dandruff. r/beautytalkph. User reports, not medical evidence.
  4. 4Nizoral shampoo: which is legit?. r/ShopeePH. User reports, not medical evidence.
  5. 5FDA Advisory No. 2024-0575-A: unregistered Hair Tonic 20 Minoxidil + Finasteride. Food and Drug Administration Philippines, 2024.
  6. 6FDA warns public vs unregistered hair regrowth product. SunStar Manila, 2026.
  7. 7FDA Philippines product verification portal. Food and Drug Administration Philippines.
  8. 8Counterfeit Kirkland minoxidil warning. r/tressless. User reports, not medical evidence.
  9. 9Paranoid: possible fake finasteride. r/PhHairloss. User reports, not medical evidence.

Status tag key: OTC in PH.