Piroctone Olamine
Piroctone olamine is an organic compound used as an antimicrobial active in anti-dandruff and anti-seborrhoeic dermatitis scalp products. It is the ethanolamine salt of piroctone, a hydroxamic acid derivative. It is described as a white to slightly yellowish-white crystalline powder with a mild characteristic odour, very slightly soluble in water and freely soluble in ethanol, chloroform, and ether. It has been marketed by Clariant under the trade name Octopirox.
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Research 10
- Topical lotion beneficial in androgenetic alopecia
- Clinical evaluation of the efficacy and safety of ‘ThriveCo anti-dandruff pre-shampoo treatment,’ containing ZenscalpinTM in the management of scalp dandruff in healthy adults
- Nudging hair shedding by antidandruff shampoos. A comparison of 1% ketoconazole, 1% piroctone olamine and 1% zinc pyrithione formulations
- Antidandruff hair tonic containing piroctone olamine
- Scalp application of the antioxidant piroctone olamine reduces hair shedding in an 8‐week randomized, double‐blind, placebo‐controlled clinical study
- 75202 Evaluation of the anti-dandruff and soothing effect of a hair conditioner containing 0.4% piroctone olamine and niacinamide
- Improvement in the inflammatory aspect of androgenetic alopecia. A pilot study with an antimicrobial lotion
- Scalp application of antioxidants improves scalp condition and reduces hair shedding in a 24‐week randomized, double‐blind, placebo‐controlled clinical trial
- Clear scalp, clear mind: Examining the beneficial impact of dandruff reduction on physical, emotional and social wellbeing
- Highly Efficient Rinse-Off/Leave-On Scalp Care Treatments to Reduce Moderate to Severe Dandruff
Community 10
- Minoxidl 5% and finasteride 1.25mg daily 11 months
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- Follivera - Doctor recommended this as an minox alternative, does the ingredients make sense
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