KETOCONAZOLE treats fungal or yeast infections of the scalp. It may also be used to treat seborrheic dermatitis, a condition that causes dry, flaky, and itchy skin.
Prescription ketoconazole shampoo is used to treat tinea versicolor. Over-the-counter ketoco nazole shampoo is used to control flaking, scaling, and itching of the scalp caused by dandruff
The Improvement rate for ketoconazole is 87.9% whereas 81.5% for
fluconazole in the treatment of extensive pityriasis versicolor¹ As patches of pityriasis versicolor become more apparent on exposure to the sun, KETAGEN shampoo may be used once daily for a maximum of 3 days in
a single treatment course before exposure to sunshine.
