ketoconazole
Treats fungal infections
Ketoconazole is an antifungal medication used to treat infections caused by fungi and yeasts.
It works by disrupting the cell membranes of fungal organisms.
Available in oral form for systemic infections and as a topical cream or shampoo for skin conditions like athlete's foot, ringworm, and dandruff: The dermatologist prescribed ketoconazole shampoo for his seborrheic dermatitis.
Chemical that kills mold
- fluconazoleAntifungal medication, generic form
- fungicidalAble to destroy molds
- broad-spectrumEffective across many varieties
- resistanceCapacity to withstand force
Liquid hair cleanser
- creamRich milk fat
- tabletFlat portable computing device
- ointmentMedicated skin cream
- topicalCurrently relevant or newsworthy
oral · foam · gel · lotion · prescription · over-the-counter · dosage · application
Care for an ailment
- prescriptionMedical dispensing authorization
- side-effectsSecondary, unintended outcomes
- contraindicationsReasons to avoid treatment
- cortisolAdrenal steroid regulating stress
adrenal · hormone · endocrine · off-label · monitoring · dermatologist · pharmacist · efficacy
Flaky scalp condition
- flakingShedding in layers
- itchinessIrritating skin sensation
- scalinessHaving overlapping plates
- sebumNatural skin lubricant
oiliness · pruritus · folliculitis · haircare
Yeast-caused fungal infection
- tineaDermatological fungal infection
- ringwormFungal skin infection
- mycosisFungal disease
- thrushSpotted woodland vocalist
seborrhea · histoplasmosis · immunocompromised · disseminated
fungicide
Chemical that kills mold
- fluconazoleAntifungal medication, generic form
- fungicidalAble to destroy molds
- broad-spectrumEffective across many varieties
shampoo
Liquid hair cleanser
topical · oral · foam · gel · lotion · prescription · over-the-counter · dosage · application · lather
treatment
Care for an ailment
- prescriptionMedical dispensing authorization
- side-effectsSecondary, unintended outcomes
- contraindicationsReasons to avoid treatment
cortisol · adrenal · hormone · endocrine · off-label · monitoring · dermatologist · pharmacist · efficacy · dosing
dandruff
Flaky scalp condition
sebum · oiliness · pruritus · folliculitis · haircare
candidiasis
Yeast-caused fungal infection
thrush · seborrhea · histoplasmosis · immunocompromised · disseminated
ketoconazoleantibiotics
Bacteria-destroying medicines
antibacterial agents · penicillin · amoxicillin · ciprofloxacin · erythromycin
ketoconazolefungal infection
Disease from spore-producing organisms
candidiasis · mycosis · tinea · ringworm · thrush