Does Ketoconazole Help Cure Skin Rashes?

Posted on Sun, 29 Jan 2017

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Question : hello
i want to ask you a question regarding ketoconazole pills.. I know they for some type of infection and was given to me two years ago for a skin condition, he did not know exactly what it was. now i have this condition again and another different doctor said it was scabies.. this new doctor (dermatologist) gave me permethrin cream, fluocinonide, and gentamicin, it is now two and a half weeks later and no relief on my skin

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (39 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
Ketoconazole is an antifungal medication.
Please elaborate your problem. Also upload a photo of the rash.
This will help me in suggesting you in a better way and can let you know if anti scabies medication will work.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you.

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