13.9. Shampoos and other preparations for scalp and hair conditions
13.9.1. Shampoo preparations
Prescribing Notes:
For use in soborrhoeic scalp conditions like dermatitis. Contains benzalkonium chloride 0.5%
13.9.2. Scalp preparations
For corticosteroid scalp preparations, please refer to section 13.4Prescribing Notes:
This is not available as a licensed proprietary preparation, but is routinely available as a "special"
Prescribing Notes:
This is not available as a licensed proprietary preparation, but is routinely available as a "special"
13.9.3. Hirsutism
Prescribing Notes:
Brands include Dianette®. Contains a mixture of cyproterone acetate and ethinylestradiol in a 2000:35 part ratio. CSM advice (see BNF for full advice): Prescribers are reminded that the risk of venous thromboembolism is higher in women taking co-cyprindiol than those taking a low-dose combined oral contraceptive. It is licensed for severe acne and moderately severe hirsutism and should not be used solely for contraception though it is occasionally used as a contraceptive (unlicensed indication) when acne is present. It is contraindicated in those with a personal or close family history of venous thromboembolism.
Restrictions:
Restricted for the treatment of facial hirsutism in women for whom alternative drug therapy is ineffective, contraindicated or considered inappropriate.
13.9.4. Alopecia areata
Restrictions:
Restricted to specialist use only
Prescribing Notes:
For the treatment of severe alopecia areata