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Piroctone Olamine
Piroctone Olamine
An antifungal agent used mainly in scalp and anti-flaking products to control yeast.
What it does
Piroctone Olamine is an antifungal compound that limits the growth of the yeast associated with dandruff and flaking. It is used mostly in scalp and hair products, and sometimes as a preservative aid. It is an antimicrobial ingredient; we describe its mechanism, not a treatment outcome.
Also known as
octopirox
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