User Reviews for ketoconazole topical

Had a rash on the external sides of my mouth, got presribed this, and then made the life-regretful mistake of applying it not only to those areas but also on totally fine spots as a test, which were a spot on my forehead, around my nose and on my cheeks. After application, all spots burned a bit, but the next day the rash spots by my mouth had become so dry and lost virtually 100% elasticity. It bled if i even smiled and the skin were to stretch a little, and applying any moisturizers would make it burn 10/10 searing burning pain. This new condition then seemed to cycle on a monthly schedule of becoming almost normal then flaky then super dry and i cringed everytime this happened. As for the test spots, ALL of those spots are permanently thinned, weaker, and are lighter than the unmedicated skin, so i have a multitoned complexion now. I took this medication about 9 years ago and these effects are basically still there, except that the extremely dry spot on my mouth gradually improved their elasticity from year 5 and on. I've found that I've needed to drastically limit my sugar and carbs, otherwise those spots that were damaged by the ketoconazole all revert back. I honestly wish i could sue the doctor for causing me this permanent damage and urge everyone, if you will use this, use it as sparingly as possible because it can cause permanent damage to your skin. The label even said "could cause skin lightening, thinning, dryness", but who would ever imagine the extent and PERMANENT DAMAGE. Read More Read Less

This is one of the few shampoos that is effective for the stubborn dandruff I have had for many years. Prescription Selsun shampoo was also helpful. Shampoo with both 2% sulfur and salicylic were helpful in past.

This is one of the few shampoos that is effective for the stubborn dandruff I have had for many years. Prescription Selsun shampoo was also helpful. Shampoo with both 2% sulfur and salicylic were helpful in past.

I had a two dime size ringworm infections. I went to the doctor prescribed me with Ketoconazole, and they are now both quarter and they are so itchy like hell. It is not effective at all!!!

I was told to us this cream once a day for three weeks by the PA. It made my rash worse twenty fold. Cannot use!

I had a bad experience with this cream. I had athletes feet on only one of my foot. I applied on both since the other just got better since I was using natural coconut oil as treatment... Honestly I just used this cream like three times and both my feet got worse. Be careful of this cream.

I was prescribed this cream for an infection on my face. Please, please try this somewhere other than your face before applying! After 2 applications, my face was burning and itching and looked like I had been torched. Still waiting after 2 days for the swelling to go down.

Caused severe contact dermatitis rash on tops of both feet Rash skin discoloration still present 1 week after discontinuation of product..as of this writing feet are not back to normal will not use product again now undergoing trement wth dermatologist to correct condition this medication caused

Giant hives all over neck and face and severe swelling on neck, face and back of neck, ear. Only one application and the redness and swelling appeared. One blotch in front of throat caused problem swolling, sore throat, headache.

This medicine caused my ringworm to spread wider and get worse. I highly do not recommend it.

Caused my ringworm to get worse and much larger. I do not recommend this.

Dermatologist prescribed for toe nail fungus which now I read is NOT one of the uses described here. It made the fungus much worse, it expanded on the nail. Will never use this cream or doctor again!

Have not seen the problem in more than a year.

I had 3 ringworm spots of differing size. Used this cream for 4 weeks and got nowhere.

i had some small red spots (sometimes itchy) on my arms, tummy, and legs. didnt go away so i went to dr and was prescribed this shampoo to use one time.didnt really seem to clear up so i use it again.. eventually it cleared up but it took a good month or more to completely go away

I have extremely bad dandruff. I used the shampoo once a week and on another day I would use Nioxin. My dermatologist suggested alternating shampoos with different bases. I have curly hair, so I don't wash my hair more than twice a week. My hair isn't dried out either. I also use a topical steriod solution to calm itches as well as two steriod shots over a period of two weeks. So far, my scalp has been itch and flake free for almost two months.

I used this treatment for Athlete's foot, ringworm and Candida together with other azole treatments.,

My daughter had a spot on her face, for quite some time, that our dermatologist diagnosed as a yeast/fungal infection. He prescribed Ketoconazole 2%, as well as an anti-inflamatory cream. After using the products, as directed, for 4 MONTHS with no improvement and, at times, the spot actually looking worse I finally asked our pharmacist if he had any suggestions. He suggested Lotrimin Ultra. Within 3 days of using the Lotrimin Ultra the spot was GONE. GONE. I don't understand why this product is even on the pharmacy shelf- it's a dud! Read More Read Less

Severe Athletes foot of the toe doesnt seem to help after taking this for a few weeks. Not saying it doesnt work but just doesnt seem to work for me and this condition.

it seems to be drying it out but made it red and inflamed , burns also ,looks just like a big burn now.