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Ketoconazole vs. Econazole

Ketoconazole cream is an antifungal medication. It's used to treat different types of fungal skin infections, including ringworm and yeast skin infections. Ketoconazole cream is approved for adults only. It's typically applied onto the skin once or twice a day. Most people have very few side effects, like itching and stinging where the cream is applied.

• Ringworm
• Jock itch
• Athlete's foot
• Tinea versicolor (a fungal infection that causes discolored patches on the skin)
• Seborrheic dermatitis
• Yeast infection on the skin (caused by Candida)

• Itchiness (5%)
• Skin irritation (5%)
• Stinging (5%)

• Allergic reaction

Econazole is a prescription antifungal medication that's applied to the skin to treat certain fungal skin infections, such as ringworm, jock itch, and athlete's foot. Econazole is typically used once or twice a day for 2 or 4 weeks, depending on the type of infection you have. The topical cream is available only as a lower-cost generic for adults. There's also a foam under the brand name Ecoza for people 12 years and older with athlete's foot between the toes. Most people have few to no side effects from econazole, though it's possible to have mild skin irritation.

• Athlete’s foot
• Jock itch - cream only
• Ringworm - cream only
• Tinea versicolor - cream only
• Yeast infection on the skin - cream only

• Side effects aren't common. See Other Side Effects.

• Use only on your skin
• Allergic reactions
• Contents under pressure and flammable (Ecoza foam only)