How to Use ketoconazole in a Sentence

ketoconazole

noun
  • Often a prescription strength anti-yeast shampoo called ketoconazole will do the trick.
    — Mona Gohara, Good Housekeeping, 11 Aug. 2022
  • It’s made with chlorhexidine and ketoconazole, which eliminate skin problems at the source.
    — The Salt Lake Tribune, 31 Oct. 2022
  • Though the treatment could work, experts say there’s a lack of clear evidence showing that ketoconazole shampoos can prevent hair loss.
    — Korin Miller, Health, 20 Mar. 2024
  • In addition to ketoconazole, this shampoo is infused with a hefty dose of essential oils and vitamins.
    — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 13 June 2022
  • However, tea tree oil is not as well-studied as antifungals like zinc, ketoconazole, and selenium sulfide.
    — April Benshosan, Verywell Health, 9 May 2024
  • For example, some shampoos contain selenium sulfide or pyrithione zinc to treat yeast overgrowth, while others contain ketoconazole.
    — Petra Guglielmetti, Glamour, 27 May 2026
  • The medication ketoconazole can also help slow down cortisol production.
    — Alexis Jones, Women's Health, 14 Mar. 2023
  • For example, tinea tends to respond more quickly to ketoconazole and miconazole, whereas candidiasis often responds faster to clotrimazole.
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
  • Antifungal shampoos or washes that contain ketoconazole, selenium sulfide, or zinc pyrithione can be effective for fungal acne.
    — Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2025
  • Instead of chemical exfoliants or ketoconazole, Philip B’s Anti-Flake shampoo uses zinc and coal tar to fight dandruff.
    — Ashley Weatherford, The Cut, 19 Jan. 2018
  • Cerulla also likes this drugstore shampoo, which is formulated with 1 percent ketoconazole to help reduce the amount of pityrosporum yeast on the scalp and cut down on inflammation, redness and scaly patches.
    — NBC News, 17 Dec. 2018
  • This powerful formula includes two key ingredients - ketoconazole and aloe- that work together to soothe and relieve itching caused by allergies, hot spots, and other skin conditions.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 5 July 2023
  • This product boasts ketoconazole, which Sey explains is a powerful antifungal ingredient.
    — Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 22 Oct. 2024
  • Studies have shown that ketoconazole can block the effects of an enzyme that converts testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a hormone that attacks the hair follicle.
    — Malia Griggs, Glamour, 19 Feb. 2025
  • My doctor prescribed a 2-percent ketoconazole shampoo when I was first diagnosed with seborrheic dermatitis.
    — Ashley Weatherford, The Cut, 19 Jan. 2018
  • The best anti-dandruff shampoos should have ingredients like zinc, ketoconazole, or selenium sulfide, all of which are powerful antimicrobial formulations to help wipe out flaking.
    — John Thompson, Men's Health, 30 Aug. 2023
  • These shampoos usually contain ingredients like hydrocortisone or ketoconazole, which can help to reduce inflammation and itching.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 13 Oct. 2022
  • Nizoral contains 1% of the active ingredient ketoconazole to help prevent dandruff flare-ups (the prescription is typically 2%).
    — Kiana Murden, CNN Underscored, 26 Oct. 2020
  • Keep In Mind This shampoo isn't medicated and doesn't contain active ingredients, such as ketoconazole, selenium sulfide, or pyrithione zinc.
    — April Benshosan, Verywell Health, 9 May 2024
  • But there were plenty of other great options—including OTC ketoconazole shampoos that experts say are dupes for prescription treatments and exfoliating scalp treatments—that worked very well too.
    — Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 24 Oct. 2024
  • Another tip Siksik suggests is looking for products that contain 1 to 2 percent ketoconazole, a drug that stops testosterone from converting to DHT.
    — Meg Donohue, ELLE, 16 Nov. 2022
  • With ingredients like ketoconazole and chlorhexidine, Nootie Medicated Dog Shampoo is a reliable choice for pet owners looking to tackle this all-too-common problem.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
  • How to treat seborrheic dermatitis The most effective way to treat seborrheic dermatitis is by using an anti-dandruff shampoo that contains ingredients like ketoconazole, zinc pyrithione, and salicylic acid.
    — Krissy Brady, SELF, 5 Mar. 2024
  • While the evidence for significant regrowth is limited, certain ingredients have shown promise in scientific studies, including ketoconazole, saw palmetto, biotin, and minoxidil.
    — Iman Balagam, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2024

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