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Ketoconazole

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Ketoconazole is an anti-fungal agent which is a kind of antibiotic and antimicrobial.

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

21 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Drug Class

Anti fungal drug

Brands

Nizoral

Side Effects

Common

Itchy rash
Sleepiness
Dizziness
Nausea
Itching or burning
Abdominal pain
Headache
Nervousness
Diarrhea
Gynecomastia
Burning sensation
Lethargy
Rash
Itchy skin
Enlarged male breasts

Serious

Hypersensitivity

Treats

Ringworm (tinea)
4
1 review
Vaginal yeast infection (candidal vaginitis)
3
2 reviews
Dandruff
3
1 review
Athlete's foot
2
3 reviews
Yeast infection (candidiasis)
2
1 review
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Can you use ketoconazole for waxing rash?

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Please describe the medication: Ketoconazole?

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Can you use ketoconazole on face before facial?

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A 34-year old asked:

Can ketoconazole help my baby's butt rash?

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A 38-year old asked:

Can ketoconazole cause your ankles to swell?

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A 24-year old female asked:

My nephew who will be eight weeks Thursday has dry patches of skin in the T-zone. He has LOTS of flakes in his hair also. Suggestions? Ketoconazole?

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A 43-year old asked:

What is ketoconazole cream for?

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A 41-year old asked:

Can I use ketoconazole in my penis?

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A 18-year old female asked:

Would Ketoconazole help with a ring worm?

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A member asked:

I started to have rashes on gorin area, doctors prescribed ketoconazole for me for months and this is curing the rashes very effectively . However I searched about the risk of fatal liver problem of the drug. Should I keep taking the drug ?

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A 42-year old asked:

Is there any risk mixing ketoconazole and methylphenidate (concerta)?

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A 32-year old male asked:

I have ringworm. is it ok to put ketoconazole then calmoseptine afterwards?

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A 34-year old asked:

Can i put ketoconazole on a fungal infection?

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A 27-year old female asked:

can you buy Ketoconazole cream over the counter ?

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A 19-year old female asked:

Can I use my ketoconazole(Nizoral) cream as well as on my vagina?

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A 41-year old asked:

Has anyone experienced any negative side-effects from nizoral (ketoconazole)?

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A 41-year old male asked:

I am a 41 yr old male and have been taking Propecia (finasteride) for over ten years. I was just prescribed Ketoconazole tabs . Can I continue taking Propecia (finasteride) ?

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A 34-year old asked:

What cream is better for angular chilitis? Nystatin or ketoconazole

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A 18-year old asked:

Can I use ketoconazole cream on my face for folliculitis?

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A 32-year old male asked:

Is it ok to mix dermovate and ketoconazole to treat ringworm?

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A 46-year old asked:

what are the side effects of nizoral (ketoconazole) and betnovate?

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A 32-year old asked:

Where can i find nizoral (ketoconazole) shampoo available for sale?

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A 35-year old asked:

Can i put ketoconazole on an elbow that seems to have a fungal infection?

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A 18-year old female asked:

Should I wash my ringworm often keep it fresh? And any other cream that's good besides ketoconazole?

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A 41-year old male asked:

I have been taking Propecia (finasteride) for over 10 yrs. I was just prescribed Ketoconazole for a skin condition. Is it safe to continue taking Propecia (finasteride)?

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A 46-year old asked:

Can ketoconazole cream heals acne?

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A 45-year old asked:

What's the difference between nizoral (ketoconazole) and nizral (2%) anti dandruff shampoos?

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A 29-year old male asked:

Hi .. Is there a reason why even during a course of treatment of tinea versicolor 7 day 2x200mg ketoconazole the spot still appear ?

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A 18-year old female asked:

I believe I have a ringworm on my arm and I read some of the treatments and I have been applying Ketoconazole how often should I use it?

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A 35-year old male asked:

I have been prescribed 400mg of ketoconazole once a month for six months to treat tinea versicolor Will this small dosage work and will it take the fu?

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