Ketoconazole cream is an antifungal medication used to treat various fungal and yeast infections of the skin. It works by killing the fungus or yeast or preventing its growth. Specifically, ketoconazole cream is used for:
- Athlete's foot (tinea pedis)
- Ringworm of the body (tinea corporis)
- Ringworm of the groin (tinea cruris or jock itch)
- Seborrheic dermatitis (a skin condition causing flaky, itchy skin)
- "Sun fungus" (tinea versicolor or pityriasis versicolor)
- Yeast infections of the skin (cutaneous candidiasis)
It may also be used for other fungal infections of the skin as determined by a doctor
. The cream is typically applied once or twice daily to the affected area and surrounding skin, continuing treatment until a few days after symptoms disappear to prevent relapse
. It is effective against fungi such as Trichophyton, Microsporon, Epidermophyton species, and yeasts like Malassezia and Candida
. In summary, ketoconazole cream treats fungal and yeast skin infections by stopping fungal growth and clearing the infection
