Topical Ketoconazole Therapeutic Cheat Sheet
Ketoconazole is an imidazole antifungal that was initially FDA-approved in an oral formulation for the treatment of systemic fungal infections. While oral ketoconazole has largely fallen out of use due to safety concerns, including hepatotoxicity, endocrine dysregulation, and drug interactions, topical ketoconazole has proven to be a safe and effective treatment for superficial fungal infections. …
Ketoconazole is an imidazole antifungal that was initially FDA-approved in an oral formulation for the treatment of systemic fungal infections. While oral ketoconazole has largely fallen out of use due to safety concerns, including hepatotoxicity, endocrine dysregulation, and drug interactions, topical ketoconazole has proven to be a safe and effective treatment for superficial fungal infections. … Continue reading "Topical Ketoconazole Therapeutic Cheat Sheet"
Mistakes when using skincare products is a common theme among the articles in this month’s Patient Buzz. What happens when cleansing oils are applied to wet skin? Is bar soap good for the face? Does menthol help or hurt chapped lips? Is the sunscreen in a facial moisturizer enough to protect the skin?
Be prepared for your patients’ questions, including how to use skincare products, by revie … 