Made in Italy and distributed by McNeil – PPC, Inc. in Pennsylvania, Nizoral A-D is a powerful non-prescription anti-dandruff shampoo that is safe for sensitive skin.  In fact, Nizoral is recommended by dermatologists to individuals suffering from scalp psoriasis.  Psoriasis affects more than 7 million Americans and it is characterized by flaking of he skin, cracking, bleeding and other discomforts.  In addition to the scalp, psoriasis can affect any area of the skin such as the knees, elbows, nails, soles and sacrum.  No area of the skin is immune.

For psoriasis of the scalp and other conditions that cause flaking, scaling and itching, Nizoral A-D works by reducing the amounts of yeasts and bacteria that live on the skin.  The active ingredient, 1% ketoconazole, is an anti-fungal drug.  This drug is also used to treat infections of the mouth, skin, urinary tract and blood.  Ketoconazole belongs to a class of antifungals called imidazoles.

While Nizoral contains a powerful anti-fungal ingredient, it is safe for individuals that follow a vegan or vegetarian lifestyle.  These individuals typically use only all natural hair, skin and nail products and treatments that are cruelty free and do not contain animal products.  Unfortunately, many all natural products are not powerful enough to treat aggressive skin conditions such as psoriasis.  Fortunately, Nizoral only contains ingredients that are used to control skin conditions.  As stated earlier, these ingredients have not been tested on animals and they are safe for sensitive skin.

Nizoral contains Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamide MEA, Sodium Cocoyl Sarcosinate, Glycol Distearate, Acrylic Acid Polymer, Fragrance (Parfum), Sodium Chloride, Tetrasodium EDTA, Butylated Hydroxytoluene, Quaternium 15, Polyquaternium 7, Sodium Hydroxide, Hydrochloric Acid, FD&C Blue 1.

If you would like to purchase Nizoral, look no further than your local drugstore.  Nizoral is available at CVS, Walgreens, Duane Reade, Target, Walmart, Kmart, Osco Drug, Ulta, and even at some supermarkets.  Nizoral is available in 4 oz. and 7 oz. bottles.  Prices range from $8.99-$15.99, depending on the retailer.

For more information about the active ingredient in Nizoral (1% ketoconazole), visit the U.S. National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health at www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.

For additional information about skin conditions such as psoriasis, visit WebMD at www.webmd.com.