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I used topical ketoconozol on my face for seborrheic dermatitis, and i was pretty good about washing my hands after use, how ever, if very small amounts possibly entered my system through unintentional ingestion, did the medication cause any harm?

Q: i used topical ketoconozol on my face for seborrheic dermatitis, and i was pretty good about washing my hands after use, how ever, if very small amounts possibly entered my system through unintentional ingestion, did the medication cause any harm?

: Ingestion of a tiny amount of topical ketoconazole should not cause any harm

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Dr. Dale Kristle answered

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Ingestion of a tiny amount of topical ketoconazole should not cause any harm

Answered 5/19/2021

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A member asked:

I used topical ketoconozol on my face for seborrheic dermatitis, and i was pretty good about washing my hands after use, how ever, if very small amounts possibly entered my system through unintentional ingestion, did the medication cause any harm?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dale Kristle answered

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