Dr. Aditya Shah
Expert In Clinical Pharmacology And Drug SafetyView moreKeto Cream contains Ketoconazole and is an antifungal topical drug that you can get only with a prescription. It can be used for the treatment of multiple types of fungal infections, such as:
- Tinea or ringworm
- Tinea pedis (athlete’s foot)
- Tinea Cruris
- Pityriasis, and
- Seborrheic Dermatitis (a type of dandruff)
Dosage:
- The cream must be used for a duration that has been directed by your doctor.
- It must not be stopped in your own, although you have a feeling that the infection has been treated.
- For all treatments other than seborrheic dermatitis, apply the cream to the affected area only once a day. And for seborrheic dermatitis, apply it twice a day.
- The cream must not be used on broken skin or on wounds, as that can cause a different type of infection.
How To Apply:
- Before applying the cream, wash your hands first. Use some medicated soap for cleaning your hands.
- Use some antiseptic lotion diluted with water for cleaning the area of application.
- Apply the cream and make sure that the tube won’t touch the area of infection.
- Gently massage the area, and if you find that the cream is applied to any place outside the infected area, use a cotton to clean the area.
- After the application is over, clean your hands.
Mechanism Of Action:
Keto cream binds itself with the fungus and stops the nutritional channel of them. Thus, it starves the fungi to death, and once done, it acts on the inflammation, redness, and itchiness to resolve those.
Side Effects:
With keto cream, you can find the following side effects:
- Redness of the infected area
- Burning sensation as you apply the cream
- The infected area can be itchy (to prevent the itchiness in the surrounding area, wipe the cream after use with a cotton ball).
- Peeling skin
- Dryness of the area (can apply moisturizer after the treatment).
When To See A Doctor?
If, after application of the cream, you face the following symptoms, you must see a doctor:
- If you find a bad rash with some watery content secreting from it in the infected area
- If you experience extreme inflammation in the infected area
- If you are facing breathing trouble (usually does not happen with the topical version)
Precautionary Measures:
- The cream is only to be applied by adults. Those aged below 18 must not use the cream unless their doctor suggests you so.
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor about your condition and then only apply the cream.
- If you are taking any steroid cream or you use any lotion or cream containing alcohol, never use the Keto cream. Talk to your doctor about your usage, and he will recommend you the right mechanism that will help you and that will protect you from the side effects.
Conclusion:
Keto Cream contains Ketoconazole and is a perfect fungal treatment cream. It can treat different types of fungi, but the same must be applied after taking consultation from a doctor. Children and anyone below 18 must not use the cream. The cream can cause different side effects, some of which can be major, too. Hence, take proper consultation from your doctor for using the Keto cream.
FAQs
Q. Can women apply Keto cream?
Yes, there is no such restriction with keto cream. However, pregnant women and breastfeeding women must take prior consultation from your doctor before using the cream.
Q. Does Ket cream cause irritation?
Yes, it can form redness or itchiness in the area of infection. However, those will be treated at the end of the treatment, so no need to worry.
Q. Is It Safe To Apply Keto Cream To An Area Where I Have A Wound?
No, never apply keto cream where there is an open wound. If you have an old wound or an open wound in the infected area, always show it to your doctor. Ketoconazole has an oral tablet version too. If your doctor feels that you need it, he can suggest you even such oral pills.
Q. How long shall I use Keto cream?
Usually, the dosage tenure of Keto cream is 2-4 weeks. However, depending on the type and spread of your infection, it can go till 8 weeks.
Q. Where to buy Keto cream?
Powpills is the best place to buy keto cream and remain safe from counterfeits. It is the best online store of generic medicines, which offers delivery service to multiple international destinations.
