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Started using nizoral (ketoconazole) 2% last week per dr.'s orders. they say twice a week use is good. i've not noticed any change in my seborrheic dermatitis flakes?

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NIzoral (ketoconazole) Cream: Is for fungal or yeast infections. If you do not have these problems it will not be effective.

Answered 10/25/2012

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