- INCI Name:Climbazole
- Functions:Fungistatic Agent, Anti-Dandruff Agent, Anti-Microbial Agent
- Certifications & Compliance:United States Pharmacopeia (USP)
- Benefit Claims:Anti-Fungal, Anti-Dandruff, Conditioning, Anti-Acne
Salizole is topical antifungal agent commonly used in the treatment of human fungal skin infections such as dandruff and eczema. Salizole has high in vitro and in vivo efficacy against Pityrosporum ovale that appears to play an important role in the pathogenesis of dandruff. It's chemical structure and properties are similar to Ketoconazole and Miconazole. It is usually accompanied by other active ingredients such as Zinc Pyrithione or Triclosan and is commonly found as an active ingredient in OTC anti-dandruff and anti-fungal products, including shampoos, lotions and conditioners.