Among the conditions that ketoconazole topical treats is athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, and seborrhea (dry, flaky skin or dandruff). It works by killing the infection causing yeast (fungi) that causes infection. Usually, creams and shampoos cause irritated or red skin.
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Patients can use this topical drug to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, and ringworm. Tinea Versicolor is one of the skin conditions treated by Ketoconazole; it is a fungal infection that causes the skin to lighten or darken.
How to use:
Put a small amount of water on your skin before applying ketoconazole shampoo. Make sure you cover a large area around the affected area with the shampoo. As you rub the shampoo, it will form a lather. Wait five minutes before washing off.
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Common side effects of Ketoconazole are:
Less common side effects of ketoconazole are:
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