Ketoconazole vs. SelRx for Seborrheic Dermatitis and Tinea Versicolor: Important Differences and Potential Risks.

ketoconazole cream

selenium sulfide

Summary for Ketoconazole

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.

Indications for Ketoconazole

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)

Pros and Cons for Ketoconazole

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

Common Side Effects for Ketoconazole

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

Warnings for Ketoconazole

Allergic reaction

Summary for SelRx

Prescription or over-the-counter

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.

Indications for SelRx

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 for SelRx

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 for SelRx

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

Warnings for SelRx

For external use only
Avoid use while pregnant

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$44.56$168.98

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Ketoconazole vs. SelRx

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Common Side Effects for Ketoconazole

Warnings for Ketoconazole

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Indications for SelRx

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ketoconazole cream

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Common Side Effects for Ketoconazole

Warnings for Ketoconazole

Summary for SelRx

Indications for SelRx

Pros and Cons for SelRx

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Common Side Effects for SelRx

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