5% and zinc pyrithione 1% was found to be as effective as ketoconazole 2% foaming gel in a single-blind study of 189 patients with scalp SD, with a greater reduction in pruritus during the early treatment phase and more favorable ratings from patients
Do not take pyrithione zinc cream by mouth
If you've never had dandruff before, using pyrithione zinc is an easy and cost-effective way to control dandruff
5% by prescription
Herbal-botanical compounds can expand the variety of treatment options available to treat SD
It reduces inflammation on the scalp and controls fungal infections
Corticosteroids are anti-inflammatory, which helps reduce irritation and thus flaking
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Studies which compare zinc pyrithione to other antifungal agents typically use only a 1% Both are prescription strength ingredients available OTC in many countries
Ketoconazole shampoo should be considered for more persistent or
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This medicine may also be used for other fungus infections of the skin as determined by your doctor
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Each Ketokem Soap contains Ketoconazole 1
Ketoconazole is an azole antifungal drug that works by stopping the growth of the fungus
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