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If ketoconazole 2% shampoo isn't for genital bumps , why would my doc give it to me ? (because i complained about the scarring from genital bumps)

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Dr. Charles Gordon answered

Specializes in Adolescent Medicine

Anti fungal med: It is an anti fungal medicine. You always have to have a two way conversation with your doctor as to what he/she thinks is wrong and what he is prescribing and what he expects to happen. It is two way, not one way!

Dr Juchau agreed

Answered 8/5/2015

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A member asked:

If ketoconazole 2% shampoo isn't for genital bumps , why would my doc give it to me ? (because i complained about the scarring from genital bumps)

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Charles Gordon answered

Dr Juchau agreed

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