Neral Ketoconazole Shampoo 1%: a Guru Score of 71%

What the experts use it for.

The concerns the experts tie this product to, in their own words. Paid and founder takes don't count.

Breakouts and acne1 expert

“But another thing about ketoconazole is it has anti-androgen effects, so there's interest in it topically for acne, actually for addressing the hormonal component of acne.”

Dr Dray, watch at 2:49

Thinning hair1 expert

“I apply it to my scalp I usually let it sit for a couple of minutes before washing it off really for that hair loss effect.”

Dr. Shereene Idriss, watch at 15:19

Dandruff and flaky scalp1 expert

“If you have dandruff that's associated with larger flakes, eyebrows, nasal folds and scalp and you have that itch, you want to use an antifungal shampoo.”

Dr. Shereene Idriss, watch at 10:12

What the gurus are saying.

Every take we've logged from this product's reviews across YouTube. Click any row to watch the moment they said it.

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Dr. Mamina

283k subs

~Mixed

"It's called Neral Shampoo, which has an anti-yeast ingredient called ketoconazole. I would just be a little bit cautious because these shampoos are essentially made for the scalp and they could be a little bit harsh for the face. I wouldn't use them every day or maybe just focus on those areas."

Dr. Shereene Idriss

1.73M subs

~Yay

"Neral anti-dandruff shampoo at 14 bucks, there's ketoconazole in it, it's an active that helps with dandruff but that has also been shown to help with your hair by inhibiting the effects of DHT on your hair follicles so minimizing their fallout. I apply it to my scalp I usually let it sit for a couple of minutes before washing it off really for that hair loss effect."

All 2 takes from Dr. Shereene Idriss

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"If you have dandruff that's associated with larger flakes, eyebrows, nasal folds and scalp and you have that itch, you want to use an antifungal shampoo. One that I love is Neral, this is a ketoconazole shampoo at 1%. I even use this as a face wash and I tell patients, my husband included, but he doesn't take my advice, to apply it to your eyebrows, your nose, your nasal folds and let it sit for 5 minutes before you wash it off."

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"Neral anti-dandruff shampoo at 14 bucks, there's ketoconazole in it, it's an active that helps with dandruff but that has also been shown to help with your hair by inhibiting the effects of DHT on your hair follicles so minimizing their fallout. I apply it to my scalp I usually let it sit for a couple of minutes before washing it off really for that hair loss effect."

Doctorly

3.59M subs

~Yay

"I use the shampoo as a body wash to try to prevent it from coming back. I am somebody who's actually prone to Tinea Versicolor so I am on this maintenance routine about once a week when I'm doing my dandruff routine where I'm actually treating my dandruff. I take that dandruff shampoo, usually Neral, I massage it onto my body, I leave it on for 2 to 3 minutes before I wash it off and that keeps my Tinea Versicolor from coming back."

Dr Dray

2.69M subs

~Mixed

"It does not have that pesky preservative in it that people frequently become allergic to. But another thing about ketoconazole is it has anti-androgen effects, so there's interest in it topically for acne, actually for addressing the hormonal component of acne. Not like super evidence-based, but 2% ketoconazole is prescription in a cream and some people actually get good [...] improvement in their acne when using that. You could try this as a face wash."

What the evidence says.

Independent of what the gurus think, this is what the published research supports about the main active ingredients here.

Frequently asked.

What is Neral Ketoconazole Shampoo 1%?

An anti-yeast shampoo containing ketoconazole, designed to treat dandruff and scalp conditions caused by fungal overgrowth.

Is Neral Ketoconazole Shampoo 1% worth it?

The gurus mostly approve it, but with enough reservations to keep it in the middle at a Guru Score of 71%.

What is Neral Ketoconazole Shampoo 1%'s Guru Score?

Neral Ketoconazole Shampoo 1% holds a Guru Score of 71%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 4 expert reviewers we have collected.

What is Neral Ketoconazole Shampoo 1% good for, according to the experts?

In their reviews, experts say Neral Ketoconazole Shampoo 1% is good for breakouts and acne (1 expert), thinning hair (1 expert) and dandruff and flaky scalp (1 expert).