Description
Climbazole is an antifungal compound that displays antimicrobial activity against Malassezia, treating dandruff and eczema. Like other similar compounds, climbazole likely inhibits 14-α demethylase.
References
Turner GA, Matheson JR, Li GZ, et al. Enhanced efficacy and sensory properties of an anti-dandruff shampoo containing zinc pyrithione and climbazole. Int J Cosmet Sci. 2013 Feb;35(1):78-83. PMID: 22970742.
Schmidt A. In vitro activity of climbazole, clotrimazole and silver-sulphadiazine against isolates of Malassezia pachydermatis. Zentralbl Veterinarmed B. 1997 Jun;44(4):193-7. PMID: 9230670.