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    GlossaryKetoconazole Shampoo (Antifungal Shampoo)

    medicated shampoo treating scalp fungal infections like dandruff

    Ketoconazole Shampoo is a medicated shampoo containing the antifungal agent ketoconazole, commonly used to treat fungal infections of the scalp, such as dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis. It works by inhibiting the growth of fungi, thereby reducing symptoms like itching, flaking, and inflammation. Popular brands include Nizoral Shampoo, which is available in both 1% and 2% formulations.

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      51 citations, January 2014 in “Pediatric Clinics of North America”
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