What is Ketoconazole topical?
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Ketoconazole is an antifungal medication. It works by slowing the growth of fungi that cause infection. As a cream it is used to treat ringworm, jock itch, athlete's foot, and yeast infections of the skin. It comes as a shampoo to treat tinea versicolor, a skin infection that causes brown spots.
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How do members experience Ketoconazole topical?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Itchy scalp | 13 | 12 | |
| Seborrheic dermatitis | 11 | 9 | |
| Prevent infection | 9 | 6 | |
| Seborrheic dermatitis | 4 | 4 | |
| Psoriasis | 3 | 2 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hair loss | 2 | |
| Burning sensation | 1 | |
| Dry scalp | 1 | |
| Dry skin | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 2 | |
| Moderate | 4 | |
| Mild | 2 | |
| None | 34 |
Member evaluations
lbarbeedoll
evaluated on Sep 15, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for Seborrheic Psoriasis: Slight
- Side effects: Moderate
Karoger
evaluated on Nov 01, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for seborrheic dermatitis: Moderate
- Side effects: None
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flwrpwr5150
evaluated on Jan 01, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for Facial eczema rash: Slight
- Side effects: None
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