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Ketoconazole vs. SelRx

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

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.

Note: Selenium sulfide is also available over-the-counter as selenium sulfide 1% shampoo.

• 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)

• Skin irritation
• More hair loss than usual
• Discoloration of hair
• Greasy or dry hair and scalp

• For external use only
• Avoid use while pregnant