Tell your doctor if you have the following symptoms while using the ketoconazole 2% shampoo: hair discoloration, abnormal hair texture, removal of the curl from permanently waved hair, hair loss, itching, burning sensation of the skin, or blistering, peeling, or redness of the skin. Call your doctor right away if you have a rash itching hoarseness trouble breathing trouble swallowing or any swelling of your hands, face, or mouth while you are using this medicine. Anaphylaxis can be life-threatening and requires immediate medical attention. This medicine may cause a serious type of allergic reaction called anaphylaxis. The foam form of this medicine may make your skin more sensitive to sunlight. It is best to use the powder between the times you use ketoconazole cream. Use a bland, absorbent powder (e.g., talcum powder) or an antifungal powder on the skin. Instead, wear loose-fitting, cotton underwear. If you have any questions about these instructions, check with your doctor.įor patients using the cream for ringworm of the groin (tinea cruris jock itch), the following instructions will help reduce chafing and irritation and will also help keep the groin area cool and dry:Īvoid wearing underwear that is tight-fitting or made from synthetic materials (e.g., rayon or nylon). It is best to use the powder between the times you use the cream. Use a bland, absorbent powder (e.g., talcum powder) or an antifungal powder between the toes, on the feet, and in socks and shoes one or two times a day.

Wear sandals or well-ventilated shoes (e.g., shoes with holes). Instead, wear clean, cotton socks and change them daily or more often if your feet sweat a lot. Good health habits are also required for patients using the cream form of this medicine to help clear up your infection completely and to help make sure it does not return.įor patients using the cream for athlete's foot (tinea pedis ringworm of the foot), the following instructions will help keep the feet cool and dry:Īvoid wearing socks made from wool or synthetic materials (e.g., rayon or nylon). If your skin problem does not improve within 2 weeks for cutaneous candidiasis, pityriasis versicolor, tinea corporis, or tinea cruris or 4 weeks for seborrheic dermatitis or 4 to 6 weeks for tinea pedis, or if it becomes worse, check with your doctor. Do not use this medicine for a skin problem that has not been checked by your doctor.

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