TLDR The new anti-dandruff shampoo with ketoconazole-coated zinc oxide nanoparticles is more effective against dandruff.
The study developed a novel anti-dandruff shampoo incorporating ketoconazole (KTZ)-coated zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles synthesized using green tea extract (GTE). This formulation demonstrated enhanced antifungal activity against Malassezia furfur, improved solubility, and better skin penetration of KTZ, while reducing its concentration to 1%. Characterization confirmed the formation of nanoparticles, and the shampoo showed ideal physical properties, including a pH of 6.9, stable foam production, and no dirt dispersion. The study concluded that this novel shampoo could be an effective alternative to existing anti-dandruff treatments, with no significant cytotoxicity observed.
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