Nizoral and Hair Loss, a StudyHair Loss Alopecia Information, Support, and Treatments Alopecia Areata Community Alopecia Universalis Totalis Community Alopecia Photo Blogs "Hola, my name is Elizabeth. I ve always had lots of hair, thin but very abundant that made it seem like I had a very small forehead. I started noticing my hair thinning about a fe..." We have just added a new study to the HairlossTalk Resource Library, on the effects of the active ingredient in Nizoral Shampoo on the treatment of hair loss. Those of you using Nizoral to help control your scalp condition are invited to view the much spoken of study regarding Ketokonazole, the active ingredient in Nizoral...This study was done to determine the effect of Ketokonazole on hair loss, and how the inflammation it controls can affect hair loss when appropriately kept in cheque. It's a very interesting study and you may be surprised exactly how effective this shampoo is at assisting in the hair loss fight. Make sure it's a part of your regimen if you are experiencing any itching, flaking or redness.