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Compare Ketoconazole vs. SelRx

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  • Ketoconazole cream
    Selenium sulfide
  • Ketoconazole cream
    Selenium sulfide

  • Summary of Ketoconazole vs. SelRx

    Summary for Antifungal
    Prescription only

    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.

    Summary for Antiseborrheic

    Prescription-strength selenium sulfide is a topical antiseborrheic. It's used to treat dandruff, tinea versicolor (a type of fungal infection), and seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp. It works by killing fungus that grows on the scalp and helping your body shed less dead skin cells. Prescription-strength selenium sulfide comes as shampoo (selenium sulfide 2.3% and 2.25%) lotion (selenium sulfide 2.5%). Side effects can include skin irritation, change of hair color, and greasy or dry hair and scalp. <br> Note: Selenium sulfide is also available over-the-counter as selenium sulfide 1% shampoo.

  • Indications of Ketoconazole vs. SelRx

    Indications for
    •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)
    Indications for
    •Dandruff
    •Seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp (condition that causes dry, scaly, red, and itchy skin)
    •Tinea versicolor (fungal skin infection that causes discolored patches or spots on the body)

  • Pros and Cons of Ketoconazole vs. SelRx

    Pros and Const for Antifungal
    Pros
    •Can treat many different kinds of fungal skin infections
    •Skin usually starts improving shortly after you start using the cream
    •Applied directly to the affected area(s)
    •Has few side effects
    Cons
    •Must use for at least 2 weeks (depends on the type of infection)
    •Not available over the counter
    •Some creams have sulfites, which can cause allergic reactions in certain people
    •Not known if safe for people who are pregnant or breastfeeding
    Pros and Const for Antiseborrheic
    Pros
    •Typically treats tinea versicolor with a week of treatment
    •Only needs to be used twice a week to manage dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis
    •Available as a lotion and shampoo
    •Applied to the skin
    Cons
    •Might discolor your hair
    •Can cause hair to appear greasy or dry
    •Might damage jewelry if this medication gets on it
    •Prescription-strength shampoo might not a good option for children

  • Common Side Effects of Ketoconazole vs. SelRx

    Common Side Effects for
    •Itchiness (5%)
    •Skin irritation (5%)
    •Stinging (5%)
    Common Side Effects for
    •Skin irritation
    •More hair loss than usual
    •Discoloration of hair
    •Greasy or dry hair and scalp

  • Warnings of Ketoconazole vs. SelRx

    Common Side Effects for
    •Allergic reaction
    Common Side Effects for
    •For external use only
    •Avoid use while pregnant

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