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Hair Concerns: Commonly Prescribed & Recommended Brands with Contents

🔷 1. DANDRUFF (Pityriasis Capitis) & SEBORRHEIC DERMATITIS

Seborrheic dermatitis is driven by Malassezia yeast overgrowth and sebum excess. Treatment combines antifungal agents with anti-inflammatory agents (Harrison's, p. 1533).

Antifungal Shampoos

Brand	Key Active Ingredient(s)	Notes
Nizoral (J&J)	Ketoconazole 2%	Gold standard antifungal; prescription & OTC 1%
Ketomac	Ketoconazole 2%	Widely prescribed in South Asia
Selsun / Selsun Blue	Selenium Sulfide 1–2.5%	Antifungal + cytostatic; 2.5% Rx
Head & Shoulders	Zinc Pyrithione 1%	OTC; antibacterial + antifungal
Scalpe+	Ketoconazole 2% + ZPTO	Combined antifungal
Medi Scalp	Ketoconazole 2%	Indian Rx brand
Cipla Ketoconazole	Ketoconazole 2%	Generic Rx
T-Gel (Neutrogena)	Coal Tar 0.5–1%	Also treats psoriasis
Candid Scalp Lotion	Clotrimazole 1%	For refractory Malassezia

Antifungal + Steroid Combinations (for inflamed SD)

Brand	Contents	Use
Lobate-G	Clobetasol + Gentamicin	Scalp inflammation
Keto-Cort	Ketoconazole 2% + Hydrocortisone 1%	Seborrheic dermatitis face/scalp
Panderm	Ketoconazole + Beclomethasone + Neomycin	Combination Rx
Fucidin H	Fusidic Acid + Hydrocortisone	Secondary infected SD

Ciclopirox Formulations

Brand	Contents
Stieprox	Ciclopirox Olamine 1.5%
Batrafen	Ciclopirox 1%
Scalpe Ciclopirox	Ciclopirox 1% shampoo

Ciclopirox has broad antifungal + anti-inflammatory action; excellent alternative to ketoconazole.

🔷 2. SCALP PSORIASIS

Coal tar is a classic aryl hydrocarbon receptor agonist used in shampoos and is effective alone or combined with phototherapy (Goeckerman treatment) (Management and Treatment of Psoriasis in Pediatric Patients, p. 18).

Medicated Shampoos / Topicals

Brand	Key Ingredient(s)	Notes
T-Gel (Neutrogena)	Coal Tar 0.5–1%	OTC, reduces scaling & itch
Polytar	Coal Tar + Arachis Oil + Tar extracts	For thick scalp plaques
Ionil T	Coal Tar + Salicylic Acid	Keratolytic + antipsoriatic
Dermarest	Coal Tar 3%	OTC scalp psoriasis
Sebitar	Coal Tar + Sulfur + Salicylic Acid	Triple action
Dovobet Gel	Calcipotriol 50 mcg + Betamethasone 0.5mg	First-line Rx scalp psoriasis
Daivobet	Calcipotriol + Betamethasone Dipropionate	Same as Dovobet, Europe brand
Clobevate / Tenovate	Clobetasol Propionate 0.05%	High-potency corticosteroid solution
Betnovate Scalp	Betamethasone Valerate 0.1%	Moderate-potency corticosteroid
Alphosyl	Coal Tar 5%	Cream + shampoo
Xamiol Gel	Calcipotriol + Betamethasone	Scalp gel; once daily

Harrison's (p. 1533): High-potency topical glucocorticoid solutions (betamethasone or clobetasol) are effective for severe scalp involvement.

Systemic / Biologic (for extensive psoriasis)

Methotrexate (generic) — immunosuppressant
Acitretin (Sotret, Acnotin) — oral retinoid
Adalimumab (Humira), Secukinumab (Cosentyx), Ixekizumab (Taltz) — biologics

🔷 3. ANDROGENETIC ALOPECIA (AGA) — Male & Female Pattern Hair Loss

Topical Minoxidil

Brand	Contents	Use
Rogaine / Regaine	Minoxidil 2% (women) / 5% (men)	OTC; gold standard topical
Mintop (Dr. Reddy's)	Minoxidil 2%, 5%, 10%	Popular Indian brand
Tugain (Cipla)	Minoxidil 5% / 10%	Foam + solution; widely used
Morr (Sun Pharma)	Minoxidil 5%	Solution
Hairmax	Minoxidil 5% + Finasteride 0.1%	Combination topical
Follihair	Minoxidil 5%	Indian OTC
Kirkland Minoxidil	Minoxidil 5%	Cost-effective generic

Oral Finasteride / Dutasteride (Men only — teratogenic in women)

Brand	Contents	Notes
Propecia (Organon)	Finasteride 1 mg	Daily oral; 5α-reductase inhibitor
Finpecia (Cipla)	Finasteride 1 mg	Indian generic
Finast (Dr. Reddy's)	Finasteride 1 mg	Indian generic
Avodart	Dutasteride 0.5 mg	Stronger; inhibits both 5α-R type I & II
Duprost / Dutagen	Dutasteride 0.5 mg	Off-label for AGA

Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil (LDOM) — newer approach

Brand	Contents	Notes
Loniten	Minoxidil 2.5 / 5 mg (oral)	Off-label; 0.625–1.25 mg/day used in women
Mintop oral	Minoxidil 5 mg	Off-label in India

Women with AGA / FPHL

Brand	Contents	Notes
Spironolactone (Aldactone)	Spironolactone 25–200 mg	Anti-androgen; off-label
Cyproterone (Androcur)	Cyproterone Acetate 50 mg	Anti-androgen
Diane-35	Cyproterone 2 mg + Ethinyl Estradiol	OCP with anti-androgenic effect

🔷 4. DIFFUSE HAIR LOSS / TELOGEN EFFLUVIUM

Often secondary to nutritional deficiency, stress, thyroid dysfunction, or post-partum.

Nutritional Supplements

Brand	Key Contents	Notes
Follihair (Abbott)	Biotin + Amino acids + Zinc + Selenium + Vitamins	Most prescribed in India
Trichovedic	Biotin + Zinc + Vitamins B complex + Iron
Keraglo Eva (women) / Keraglo Men	Saw Palmetto + Biotin + Zinc + Amino acids	Saw palmetto has mild anti-androgenic effect
Nutrafol	Saw Palmetto + Ashwagandha + Marine Collagen + Biotin	Premium supplement
Viviscal	AminoMar Marine Complex + Biotin + Zinc + Vitamin C	Clinical trials support use
Hairfluence	Biotin 5000 mcg + Collagen + Keratin + Bamboo Extract
Pantogar (Merz)	Cystine + Keratin + Para-amino benzoic acid + Thiamine + Yeast	European; evidence-based
Sievert / Hairsure	Biotin + L-Cystine + Iron + Zinc
Spironolactone	(see AGA section)	If androgen-driven

Iron Supplementation (when ferritin low)

Ferrous Ascorbate + Folic Acid (Orofer XT, Feronia XT)
Carbonyl Iron + Folic Acid (Emofer, Haem Up)

🔷 5. ALOPECIA AREATA

Drug / Brand	Contents	Notes
Kenacort injection	Triamcinolone Acetonide 10–40 mg/mL	Intralesional steroid; first-line
Betamethasone oral	Betamethasone 0.5 mg	Oral mini-pulse (OMP) therapy
Olumiant	Baricitinib 2–4 mg	FDA-approved JAK inhibitor
Litfulo	Ritlecitinib 50 mg	FDA-approved for severe/moderate AA
Rinvoq	Upadacitinib	Off-label JAK inhibitor
Anthralin (Dritho-Scalp)	Anthralin 0.5–1%	Short contact therapy
DPCP / SADBE	Diphenylcyclopropenone	Topical sensitizer; immunotherapy
Minoxidil 5%	(see above)	Adjunctive to promote regrowth

🔷 6. TINEA CAPITIS (Fungal Scalp Infection)

Brand	Contents	Notes
Griseofulvin (Grisovin)	Griseofulvin 125–250 mg	Oral; traditional first-line in children
Sporanox	Itraconazole 100 mg	Oral antifungal
Lamisil	Terbinafine 250 mg	Oral; preferred for Trichophyton
Fluconazole (Zocon)	Fluconazole 150 mg	Weekly oral doses
Nizoral shampoo	Ketoconazole 2%	Adjunctive topical to reduce shedding

🔷 7. CHEMICALLY DAMAGED HAIR — Post-Smoothening, Keratin/Botox Treatment, Straightening, Colouring

These cause protein loss, disulfide bond breakage, cuticle damage, and increased porosity. No prescription medicines are needed — cosmeceutical/cosmetic formulations are key.

Protein & Bond-Repair Treatments

Brand	Key Ingredients	Type
Olaplex No. 3 / 4 / 5	Bis-Aminopropyl Diglycol Dimaleate	Bond multiplier; repairs disulfide bonds
K18 Leave-in Mask	Patented peptide (reconnects keratin chains)	Biomimetic peptide technology
Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate	Citric Acid + Bond Complex	pH-balancing bond repair
Matrix Bond Ultim8	8-Bond Complex	Salon repair system
Moroccanoil Treatment	Argan Oil + Keratin Proteins	Shine + frizz control
Wella Fusion Intense Repair	Amino-Fusion Complex + Panthenol	For very damaged hair
L'Oréal Serie Expert Absolut Repair	Gold Quinoa + Protein	Reconstruction shampoo + mask

For Dry, Frizzy Hair

Brand	Key Ingredients	Notes
Dove Intense Repair	Keratin Actives + Panthenol	OTC drugstore
TRESemmé Keratin Smooth	Marula Oil + Keratin	Frizz control
Pantene Pro-V Moisture Renewal	Pro-Vitamin B5 (Panthenol)	Moisture + shine
Schwarzkopf Gliss Ultimate Repair	Liquid Keratin + Amino acids
Kerastase Nutritive	Irisome complex + Ceramides	Premium; for very dry hair
Biotique Bio Kelp	Kelp extract + Proteins	Natural/Ayurvedic option

Keratin / Smoothing Treatments (Salon)

Product	Key Ingredients	Notes
Brazilian Blowout	Formaldehyde-free amino acid complex	Semi-permanent smoothing
Cezanne Treatment	Glyoxylic Acid + Keratin	Formaldehyde-free
GK Global Keratin	Juvexin (keratin protein blend)	Keratin treatment
Inoar G.Hair	Tanin + Keratin + Collagen	Brazilian keratin

For Split Ends

Brand	Key Ingredients
Garnier Fructis Anti-Split	Ceramide + Vitamin E + Active Fruit Protein
Tresemmé Split Remedy	Keratin + Biotin
Dove Split End Rescue	Nutrient Serum Complex
L'Oréal Elvive Total Repair 5	Pro-Keratin + Ceramide
Livon Serum	Dimethicone + Vitamin E

Note: No product permanently "heals" split ends — trimming remains the only definitive solution. Serums with dimethicone/silicone coat and bind the split temporarily.

🔷 QUICK INGREDIENT REFERENCE TABLE

Ingredient	Function	Found In
Ketoconazole 2%	Antifungal (Malassezia)	Nizoral, Ketomac
Zinc Pyrithione	Antifungal + antibacterial	Head & Shoulders
Selenium Sulfide	Antifungal + cytostatic	Selsun
Ciclopirox	Broad antifungal + anti-inflammatory	Stieprox
Coal Tar	Antiproliferative, antipsoriatic	T-Gel, Polytar
Salicylic Acid	Keratolytic (descaling)	Ionil T, Sebitar
Clobetasol 0.05%	High-potency corticosteroid	Tenovate, Xamiol
Calcipotriol	Vitamin D analogue (antiproliferative)	Dovobet, Daivobet
Minoxidil	Vasodilator → anagen prolongation	Rogaine, Mintop, Tugain
Finasteride 1mg	5α-reductase inhibitor (DHT block)	Propecia, Finpecia
Dutasteride	Dual 5α-reductase inhibitor	Avodart
Baricitinib	JAK 1/2 inhibitor	Olumiant
Triamcinolone (IL)	Potent local anti-inflammatory	Kenacort
Biotin	Keratin synthesis cofactor	Follihair, Viviscal
Panthenol (B5)	Humectant, hair shaft strengthener	Pantene, Wella
Keratin	Structural protein replenishment	GK, K18, Wella Fusion
Olaplex Bond Multiplier	Disulfide bond repair	Olaplex No. 0–8
Dimethicone	Silicone coating → seals cuticle, anti-frizz	Most serums, Livon
Argan Oil	Emollient, antioxidant (Vit E)	Moroccanoil

Disclaimer: Prescription medications (finasteride, clobetasol, minoxidil oral, biologics, JAK inhibitors) require physician evaluation before use. This information is for educational and clinical reference purposes only.

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