Dandruff & Scalp HealthShampoo
A-D Anti-Dandruff Shampoo — Reddit Reviews
by Nizoral
Updated November 10, 2026
1% ketoconazole controls stubborn dandruff and itch; intensely drying on hair.
What the community says
A 1% ketoconazole medicated shampoo for genuine dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis, and itchy, flaky scalps. It works best rotated once or twice weekly, but dry, curly, or sensitive scalps may get straw-like hair and more irritation.
What this means for you
What people love
- 1% ketoconazole targets fungal dandruff
- Scalp itch and flakes often drop quickly
- Works as an occasional maintenance wash
Watch out for
Product details
Use caution
Key Ingredients
Where to buy
Full ingredient list · 18
Nizoral A-D Anti-Dandruff Shampoo ingredients
Ketoconazole, Benzyl Alcohol, BHT, Blue 1, Citric Acid, Cocamide MEA, Fragrance, Glycol Distearate, Hydrochloric Acid, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Polyquaternium-7, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Cocoyl Sarcosinate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Water
Listed in label order, highest concentration first. Linked ingredients have their own page.
Real Reddit threads — 469 mentions across 30 threads
Nizoral A-D Anti-Dandruff Shampoo on Reddit, in one place — 30 threads from r/Haircare, r/curlyhair and 5 more, summarized.
“shampoo (nizoral) condition (cantu or cer 100)”
Positive
“the nizoral is just the blue dandruff shampoo”
Positive
“for shampoo - alternating between nizoral/ alaffia black african soap”
Mentioned
“I would say that the Nizoral shampoo could be a good option for you as well.”
Mentioned
“Nizoral once a week”
Cautionary
“Nizoral is an incredibly harsh, grease-stripping, clarifying shampoo”
Cautionary
“instead of getting your ketoconazole delivered in the hair-destroying harsh shampoo”
Cautionary
“I also have nizoral ketoconazole shampoo in my rotation”
Mentioned
“I've had so much success using Nizoral anti-dandruff shampoo about 1-2x per week!”
Positive
“I've noticed SO much less hair shedding and loss since I started this.”
Positive
