Question 1

cat from animal shelter brought home ringworm & gave it to my rabbit. would pyrithione zinc shampoo help prevent me from getting it on my head?

Accepted Answer

Good hygiene: Good hygiene in general may prevent an infection, but dandruff shampoos may not provide any particular benefit. If you do develop an infection of the scalp, topical treatment will not work - you would require an oral therapy to clear the infection from the hair follicles.

Question 2

is applying pyrithione zinc after redness on the face, because of the sun, a bad idea?

Accepted Answer

Zinc pyrithione: is a zinc complex that inhibits both fungal and bacterial growth. It is principally used as an ingredient in anti-dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis preparations. I don't think it would be of particular help in sunburn...in fact, it is possible it might aggravate an already inflamed skin. I wouldn't use it as a treatment for sun burn. Stay well:)

Question 3

can soap interact with pyrithione zinc?

Accepted Answer

Depends on type: There are many soaps and there are many products that have zinc pyrithione in them.  You have to read the labels for the zinc product you are using to see what should or should not be used with it.  Contact the manufacturer of the product, or read about it online. Then check the type of soap you are using to be sure it has no warnings.  Talk to your pharmacist and doc about what you can use safely

Question 4

harm of ingesting a small dose of pyrithione zinc cream by mistake?

Accepted Answer

Probably OK: If you have no lip, mouth, throat or stomach problems then it's probably OK.

Question 5

is selsun blue with pyrithione zinc good to treat tinea veriscolor?

Accepted Answer

Don't know: But good effective choices are Nizoral (ketoconazole) shampoo or clotrimazole topical and there are other OTC antifungals

Question 6

can pyrithione zinc topical cream interact with paracetamol or brufen (oral)?

Accepted Answer

No.  Zinc is a: barrier to absorption of anything on the skin and isn't absorbed into the bloodstream.  Even if it were, it would not interact with common OTC pain meds.

Question 7

i have seborrheic dermatitis, can going to the pool be a problem for my skin problem? can the water of the pool interact with pyrithione zinc?

Accepted Answer

Enjoy your swim: It won't be a problem. There is also a LOT you can use for seborrheic dermatitis beside pyrethone zinc. Old-fashioned sulfer, old-fashioned coal tar, ketoconazole shampoo, and many others are available. The pool water may actually be of some mild benefit.

Question 8

scalp itch, boils for past 5 yrs. doc advised pyrithione zinc shampoo. fine for half a day after shampooing. scalp itch returns after that. diff diag?

Accepted Answer

Scalp Itch: Seborrheic dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory disorder affecting areas of the head and trunk where sebaceous glands are most prominent. Lipophilic yeasts of the Malassezia genus, as well as genetic, environmental and general health factors, contribute to this disorder. You can try prescription Clobetasol Lotion twice a day for itching of the scalp.

Question 9

my eyes turned red after using heads and shoulders pyrithione zinc dandruff shampoo, and i did not rinse with water. can it damage my eyes?

Accepted Answer

: The concentrations of ingredients in  the shampoo are not enough to cause corneal burns, but they are very irritant and, your eyes are inflamed, and tender. You may need to get some eye drops with a steroid in it if they keep being painful and red another day. Your PCP can help you

Question 10

can duac be harmful if applied by accident by a seborrheic dermatitis pacient? can it affect hair follicles? interact with pyrithione zinc?

Accepted Answer

No: None of the above. Also note that plain benzoyl peroxide will probably have the same benefit at a fraction of the price.

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Pyrithione zinc ringworm

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Cat from animal shelter brought home ringworm & gave it to my rabbit. would pyrithione zinc shampoo help prevent me from getting it on my head?

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Is applying pyrithione zinc after redness on the face, because of the sun, a bad idea?

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Can soap interact with pyrithione zinc?

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Harm of ingesting a small dose of pyrithione zinc cream by mistake?

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Is selsun blue with pyrithione zinc good to treat tinea veriscolor?

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Can pyrithione zinc topical cream interact with paracetamol or brufen (oral)?

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I have seborrheic dermatitis, can going to the pool be a problem for my skin problem? can the water of the pool interact with pyrithione zinc?

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Scalp itch, boils for past 5 yrs. doc advised pyrithione zinc shampoo. fine for half a day after shampooing. scalp itch returns after that. diff diag?

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My eyes turned red after using heads and shoulders pyrithione zinc dandruff shampoo, and i did not rinse with water. can it damage my eyes?

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Can duac be harmful if applied by accident by a seborrheic dermatitis pacient? can it affect hair follicles? interact with pyrithione zinc?

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