Ketoconazole 2% w/w soap
Ketoconazole 2% Soap is a group of medications known as ‘antifungal’ and is mainly prescribed for the treatment of fungal skin infections such as ringworm, jock itch, athlete’s foot, seborrheic dermatitis (dry, flaky facial or scalp skin, chest, upper back or ears) and pityriasis (a skin rash that results in scaly, discolored patches on chest, back, legs and arms). Fungal infection refers to a condition in which the skin disease is caused by a fungus invading the tissue and inflicting infection. Fungal infections are contagious (transmitted from one individual to another).
Ketoconazole 2% Soap has Ketoconazole, which acts by destroying the cell membranes of the fungi, which are necessary for their survival because they block the entry of unnecessary materials into the cells and inhibit the leakage of cellular contents. Therefore, it kills yeast and fungi.
Medical Benefits of Ketoconazole Soap:-
Ketoconazole Soap is an antifungal drug. It is prescribed for the treatment of fungal infections of the skin. These include athlete’s foot, ringworm, vaginal thrush, and sweat rash. It kills and inhibits the growth of fungi, thus curing the infection and the symptoms. You must take this medicine for as long as you are advised to, even if your symptoms have gone, otherwise they might return. Depending on what type of infection you are dealing with, this can take several weeks. Even if your skin is fully cured, you might still need to apply the cream occasionally to keep the symptoms from returning.
How Does Ketoconazole 2% Soap Work?
Ketoconazole 2% Soap has Ketoconazole in it, which acts by killing the fungal cell membranes necessary for their survival because they do not allow the uptake of unwanted products into the cells and prevent cell contents from escaping. It hence kills fungi and yeast.
Side Effects of Ketoconazole 2% Soap:-
- Dry skin
- Itching
- Redness
- Burning sensation at the application site
Precautions:-
- Ketoconazole 2% Soap helps to cure skin infections caused by many different types of fungi.
- Complete the entire course of treatment even if you start to feel better.
- Prevent getting it in the eyes, nose, or mouth. In case of accidental exposure, wash with a lot of water.
- Notify your doctor if the infection has not gone away after 4 weeks of treatment.
- Advise your doctor if you are pregnant, trying for a baby, or breastfeeding.
Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ):-
Q. What are the side effects of Ketoconazole Soap?
The frequent side effects are burning at the application site, redness, and itching. The application site can also result in some infrequent side effects like discomfort, dryness, bleeding, extreme hypersensitivity reactions, urticaria or hives, rash, exfoliation of the skin, sticky skin, prickling, or inflammation.
Q. How long do I have to take Ketoconazole Soap?
You will need to use Ketoconazole Soap for as long as your doctor has advised. In most cases, it is to be used for 2-4 weeks for jock itch and sweat rash and 2-6 weeks for Athlete’s foot. Don’t discontinue its use even if your symptoms have vanished since the infection can recur if not treated adequately.
Q. Do fungal infections transmit from one person to another?
Yes, fungal infection is an infectious skin disease that is transmitted from one individual to another by direct skin-to-skin contact or by touching infected soil or surfaces and animals. Hence, it is advisable to avoid close direct contact until the infection is gone and avoid sharing items with the infected individual as it can also transmit the infection.
