Question 1

can ketoconazole cream heals acne?

Accepted Answer

No: It's great for the folliculitis variant of tinea versicolor / pityrosporum infection, which is famously confused with acne. Any doubt, get seen by a physician who's good at this stuff.

Question 2

can i use nizoral ketoconazole cream for pimples?

Accepted Answer

Anti funfal: Nizoral (ketoconazole) cream is essentially an anti fungal cream.I wouldn't use it for pimples.

Question 3

can i use nizoral anti dandruff shampoo on my acne?

Accepted Answer

No nizoral for acne: Ketoconazole is not an effective treatment for acne.  Benzoyl peroxide would be a better wash option

Question 4

nizoral (ketoconazole) shampoo is used for body wash for acne by bodybuilders..can i also use it for exfoliation purpose..

Accepted Answer

Acne Body Wash: The most commonly used body wash for acne is benzoyl peroxide 5-10%. It is readily available without a prescription and is used once daily. Once should lather up with it, leave it on for at least a few minutes, and rinse off. It will bleach one's towels, so make sure to use ones that you do not like. This product is extremely effective against p.Acnes, the bacteria that causes acne.

Question 5

can ketoconazole cause acne?

Accepted Answer

No: In fact it is a mild anti-androgen and is even used as an adjunct treatment. I'd look for another cause for your flare-up.

Question 6

could washing your face with nizorol help acne?

Accepted Answer

Bad idea: That's ketoconazole. It's great for tinea versicolor, seborrhea and dandruff and a terrible choice for acne. If you've got acne, get yourself some benzoyl peroxide and use it as you can tolerate. If you're not clear in two weeks, get with your personal physician.

Question 7

i recently used ketoconazole 2%(i have used it before a year ago) for my scalp acne(3-4 in number, had acne for years) mostly in the back of my head,1 day later more white acne popped up scattered in the back(maybe 10-13). is my scalp purging?

Accepted Answer

Need to examine: Purging scalp is not a medical term.  You may have infection of hair follicles and ketoconzole may not be an appropriate medication. It would be prudent to see your doctor for evaluation as you may need antibiotic treatment.
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Question 8

acne remove cream?

Accepted Answer

There are many: There are several retinoids, all by prescription: tretinion, tazarotene, adapalene. Antibiotics can also come in cream form but those also require a prescription. There are also benzoyl peroxide creams that generally do not require a prescription. You should consult a dermatologist for proper evaluation and treatment.

Question 9

could avon acne cream really work?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: This is pricey, gimmicky salicylic acid. It might clear you, and you can also try topical benzoyl peroxide as tolerated. If you're not clear in two weeks, then no topical agent will help and you owe it to yourself to get with your personal physician.

Question 10

what happens if i put acne cream on follicullitus?

Accepted Answer

It won't help: If the folliculitis is due to pityrosporum, which is fairly common and is underdiagnosed, treatment is easy. If this is a problem with a growing beard, a dermatology consult is in order.

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