Description
Ketoconazole belongs to the family of medications called antifungals. It is used to treat fungal infections of the skin (ringworm, athlete’s foot, and jock itch) and nails. It is also used to treat “sun fungus” (tinea versicolor, pityriasis versicolor).
The cream is used to treat and prevent conditions such as dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis. Ketoconazole works by preventing the fungus from making normal cell walls, thereby stopping fungal growth.
Ketoconazole cream: The cream is usually applied once daily to the affected and immediate surrounding area for a treatment period of 2 to 6 weeks, depending on condition being treated. For treatment of seborrheic dermatitis, the cream is usually used twice daily for 4 weeks. Ketoconazole should be used for the recommended duration of treatment, even if the symptoms seem to have disappeared. This will reduce the chance of the fungal infection returning.
