Dandruff is far from an attractive phenomenon. Regardless of the causes of the appearance, it looks, to put it mildly, repulsive. Everything else spoils your appearance, gets on your clothes and causes an annoying itch. You can get rid of it in various ways, including folk. However, it is best to use time-tested drugs that can save you from the consequences of this trouble. “Dermazole” (shampoo) can be safely attributed to such funds. Reviews about it, as well as instructions for use, analogues and prices, we will consider in this publication.
General descriptions of the drug
Dermazole Dandruff Shampoo is not a cosmetic, but a specialized medication designed to combat various types of fungi on the scalp. It has a wide spectrum of action and is used as a regular shampoo, according to the instructions.
Available in plastic bottles of 50 and 100 ml, neatly packed in cardboard boxes with the inscription and address of the manufacturer. Sometimes in city pharmacies you can find small sachets of 8 ml. They are carefully folded into a box in which 20 such sachets are placed.
Externally, the product looks like a gel-like pink substance resembling a regular shampoo. It has a neutral smell and does not foam too much when applied to the head.
What is included in the composition: the main active substance, additives
“Dermazole” is a shampoo, reviews of which you will find in this article, is recommended by trichologists and dermatologists of the Russian Federation. Its main active ingredient is ketoconazole. It is this substance that perfectly copes with any fungal infection of various levels of complexity. It helps to get rid of streptococci and staphylococci.
After getting into the field of fungus activity, this substance begins to inhibit the reproduction of harmful organisms, as well as the structure of their cell membrane (needed for the growth and growth of the colony). Ultimately, under the pressure of ketoconazole, the fungus weakens and dies. And this is how Dermazole (shampoo) works. The instruction that is inside the box also describes other excipients:
- Zinc pyrithione.
- Aloe extract.
At the same time, zinc, like ketoconazole, actively fights the effects of the fungus, and aloe helps moisturize curls and prevents them from overdrying. Also in the shampoo is lauryl sulfate and sodium chloride, hydrochloric acid, purified water, propylene glycol and other substances.
"Dermazole" (shampoo): instruction
In each package with this therapeutic shampoo lies an instruction. According to her, for the treatment of dandruff, the following steps must be performed:
- Shake the contents of the bottle.
- Uncover a sealed preparation.
- Wet hair thoroughly with running water.
- Apply about 10-15 ml of shampoo to hands and massage them into hair.
- Leave the product on your head for 4-5 minutes.
- After this time, rinse thoroughly with water.
As you can see, “Dermazole” shampoo is used (reviews about this tool can be found only in a positive way) instead of the usual soap for washing your hair. Therefore, after washing it off, do not use any additional rinses, masks or balms. At the end of the procedure, simply wrap your hair in a towel and gently pat it several times. Then let your curls dry.
What unpleasant phenomena does shampoo treat?
If you believe the words of users, Not only Dandruff will help get rid of Dermazole (shampoo). Reviews also talk about the successful treatment of such ailments with this drug as multi-colored and pityriasis versicolor. According to users, he successfully copes with mycoses of the surface layer of the skin, and also treats seborrheic dermatitis or eczema.
How often should I use?
The frequency of use of such a remedy as “Dermazole” shampoo (reviews of many people confirm this) directly depends on the type of problem. For example, if you have difficulty with pityriasis versicolor, then the full course of treatment with this shampoo is 5 days.
When seborrheic dermatitis becomes the main problem, it is enough to wash your hair with this medicinal product for only 3 days. It can also be safely used for preventive purposes in order to avoid repeated incidents of fungal infections. For this, the drug is used no more than 1 time per week. How much does Dermazole (shampoo) cost? The price for it directly depends on the manufacturer, as well as the policies of the pharmacy chain or any other point of sale.
How much is the drug?
The cost of the drug is also affected by its packaging and mass. For example, a substance in a 50 ml bottle can cost you from 180 and up to 200 rubles per bottle of Dermazole (shampoo). The price of a capacity of 100 ml, respectively, will be about 220-250 rubles. When buying packaging from a sachet, get ready to pay about 350-400 rubles.
Does the drug have analogues?
According to user stories, this tool is quite effective. With it, in just a few days you can get rid of the long-running dandruff and other fungal lesions of the scalp. However, this tool can not always be found in pharmacies. What to do if you cannot find Dermazole (shampoo)? Analogs are those drugs that come to the rescue in the absence of the main remedy for the fungus. For example, one of the most famous analogues of this shampoo is a series of products called Nizoral. It is produced in the form of medical shampoo and cream. “Ketoconazole” (60 ml capacity), “Perhotal” and “Sebozol” also proved to be excellent.