ketoconazole

noun

ke·to·co·na·zole ˌkē-tō-ˈkō-nə-ˌzōl

: a synthetic broad-spectrum antifungal agent C₂₆H₂₈Cl₂N₄O₄ used to treat chronic internal and cutaneous infections

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But there were plenty of other great options—including OTC ketoconazole shampoos that experts say are dupes for prescription treatments and exfoliating scalp treatments—that worked very well too. —

Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 24 Oct. 2024 This product boasts ketoconazole, which Sey explains is a powerful antifungal ingredient. —

Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 22 Oct. 2024 If scalp conditions such as seborrheic dermatitis—which can involve dandruff, scaling, or inflammation of the hair follicles—are the source of the problem, treating them with a shampoo that contains zinc pyrithione (like Head and Shoulders) or ketoconazole (such as Nizoral) may help with hair loss. —

Stacey Colino, TIME, 12 July 2024 Keep In Mind This shampoo isn't medicated and doesn't contain active ingredients, such as ketoconazole, selenium sulfide, or pyrithione zinc. —

April Benshosan, Verywell Health, 9 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for ketoconazole