Rahul Menon Rahul Menon Asked 6 months ago

Can i use nizoral anti dandruff shampoo everyday?

My dandruff is really stubborn, and Nizoral shampoo seems to be the only thing that works for me. I've been using it every other day, but I was wondering if it's okay to use it daily to control the flakes better.

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Meera Chawla Meera Chawla Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago
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Using Nizoral every day will make your scalp extremely dry and ruin your hair. I always prefer using a curd and lemon mask once a week for mild dandruff. But if your dandruff is very severe and red, please see a dermatologist instead of self-medicating daily.

Rohan Deshpande Rohan Deshpande Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

I used Nizoral twice a week and was already paranoid about hair loss! Using it daily sounds really harsh because it's a strong medicated shampoo. Maybe check with a doctor first? I wouldn't risk using it every day without being absolutely sure.

Savita Rao Savita Rao Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Nizoral is quite strong, so daily use might cause burning or dry hair. I've found that using it just twice a week, and applying a little warm coconut oil with a few drops of tea tree oil on other days, works much better. Give your scalp some rest.

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Arjun Verma Arjun Verma Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Nizoral is usually meant to be used only 2 times a week. Using it daily can irritate your scalp, so please stick to the instructions on the bottle or ask a doctor.

Anjali Gokhale Anjali Gokhale Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

Haan na, daily use toh bilkul mat karo, hair bahut rough ho jayenge. It's a medicated shampoo so alternate days or twice a week is more than enough. Normal days pe use a mild regular shampoo.

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Varun Sen Varun Sen Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Bro, daily Nizoral will turn your hair into broomsticks, honestly. I tried using it 3 days in a row once because of crazy itching and my scalp got super dry and flaky. Stick to twice a week max.

Sanjay Mehta Sanjay Mehta Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

The dermatologist I consult at Kokilaben Hospital strictly advised me to use Nizoral only twice a week for dandruff control, not daily. Daily use can strip your scalp of natural oils. Please consult a proper doctor to get a correct schedule for your condition.

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