noun
- A synthetic antifungal medication used to treat fungal infections of the skin, hair, and nails, and to treat certain systemic fungal infections.
Usage: pharmaceutical/medical term; commonly used in dermatology and mycology
Examples
- The dermatologist prescribed ketoconazole shampoo to treat the patient's scalp fungus.
- Ketoconazole cream is effective for ringworm and other common skin infections.
- The patient applied ketoconazole topically twice daily for two weeks.
- Ketoconazole tablets may be prescribed for more severe fungal infections.
- The antifungal properties of ketoconazole make it useful in treating candida infections.