Because of the side effects of ketoconazole, the newer azoles such as fluconazole and itraconazole should be considered instead of ketoconazole for systemic treatment. Ketoconazole is especially indicated in topical therapy of dermatomycoses, pityriasis versicolor, seborrheoic dermatitis, and dandruff. ...
Ketoconazole lotion, as a skin external use, is mainly used for clinical treatment and prevention of various kinds of infections caused by Malassezia such as tinea versicolor, seborrheic dermatitis and scalp pityriasis (dandruff), and can quickly alleviate the desquamation and itching caused by sebo...
Ketoconazole has been used in high doses for the treatment of advancedprostate cancerand for Cushing's syndrome when other treatment options have failed. The safety and effectiveness of ketoconazole have not been established in these settings and the use of ketoconazole for these indications is not ...
2024 If scalp conditions such as seborrheic dermatitis—which can involve dandruff, scaling, or inflammation of the hair follicles—are the source of the problem, treating them with a shampoo that contains zinc pyrithione (like Head and Shoulders) or ketoconazole (such as Nizoral) may help with ...
Skin and Subcutaneous Tissues Disorders:erythemamultiforme, rash,dermatitis, erythema, urticaria,pruritus,alopecia, xeroderma Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders:myalgia Reproductive System and Breast Disorders:menstrual disorder General Disorders and Administration Site Conditions:asthenia, fatigue, hot ...
discontinued in a number of countries), and in a variety of formulations for topical administration, such as creams (used to treat tinea; cutaneous candidiasis, including candidal paronychia; and pityriasis versicolor) and shampoos (used primarily to treat dandruff—seborrhoeic dermatitis of the ...
Seborrheic dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory condition occurring in skin rich in sebaceous glands. Three factors appear to be important for seborrheic dermatitis to occur: the presence of yeasts of the genus Malassezia, sebaceous secretion and individual susceptibility. The effectiveness of current ther...
Malassezia Dermatitis Aspergillosis Cryptococcosis Coccidiomycosis (Valley Fever) Histoplasmosis Blastomycosis Dermatophytosis (Ringworm), though other medications are preferredThere is another effect of ketoconazole that is generally thought of as a side effect but can be used as therapeutic goal. ...
Ketoconazole is an antifungal agent, which belongs to the group of azoles (imidazole) [1], was discovered in 1976 by Janssen Pharmaceutica, and was first introduced in 1977. Ketoconazole has a prominent place in Clinical Dermatology, as the first orally-active antifungalazole, used both orally ...
Duration depends on infection: for candidiasis, 1 to 2 weeks; other systemic mycoses, 6 months; recalcitrant dermatophyte infections involving glabrous skin, 4 weeks. Chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis requires maintenance therapy. ➣ Scaling caused by dandruff or seborrheic dermatitis Adults: 2% shampoo...