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Hi , my right foot is identified as trichophyton rubrum. my doctor gave me ketoconazole cream 2%( ketoderm).does it work as a real treatment?

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Dr. Alan Ettinger answered

Yes: It is a medication used for fungus infections.

Dr Ali and 5 doctors agreed

Answered 3/19/2018

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A member asked:

Hi , my right foot is identified as trichophyton rubrum. my doctor gave me ketoconazole cream 2%( ketoderm).does it work as a real treatment?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Alan Ettinger answered

Dr Ali and 5 doctors agreed

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