Konazol Shampoo for skin diseases Ketokonazol 100 ml (Ketoral equal)

Konazol shampoo is a drug used in skin diseases. It is applied to the affected skin by foaming during the shower. It provides healing of skin infection symptoms such as itching, redness, dandruff, exfoliation.

It is a shampoo used for some fungal infections such as dandruff and oily eczema. With the use of Konazol shampoo, the fungi that cause the disease die and the disease is healed. You can find all the details about this drug in the next part of our article.

What is Konazol Shampoo?
Konazol shampoo is a drug whose main active ingredient is ketoconazole. Normally, there is a type of fungus called malassezia on the skin. Various skin problems occur as a result of the increase in the amount of these fungi on the skin or the transformation of these fungi in a way that causes disease.

As a result of these skin diseases, symptoms such as itching, redness, exfoliation and crusting occur. With the use of this shampoo, these fungi that cause skin infections die and the resulting fungal infection is healed. In this way, the symptoms of the disease are improved.

How to Use Konazol Shampoo?
We recommend that you use Konazol shampoo as recommended by your doctor and as often as recommended. Frequently recommended usage patterns are listed below;

Usage Recommendations for Dry, Crusty and Oily Skin with Dandruff;

Pour a little of the shampoo into your palm and lather. Afterwards, use it for 2 or 3 minutes by massaging your scalp or the problematic skin area with your hands.

Start using the shampoo twice a week as a starting dose.
Start using the drug 3 or 4 times a week 2 weeks after you start using it and continue to use it until your symptoms subside (for a maximum of 1 month).
Even if your symptoms improve completely, you should continue to use this shampoo once every 1-2 weeks to prevent recurrence.
Usage Recommendations for White or Brown Spots on the Skin;

You should apply the shampoo by foaming it on the white or brown spots on the skin and then rinse it off.

You should start using the shampoo once a day as a starting dose. Continue this way for 5 days.
If white or brown spots become more prominent when you are exposed to the sun; You should use the drug once a day for 3 days before being exposed to the sun again.

What Is Konazol Shampoo Used For?
Konazol shampoo helps to heal various fungal infections on the scalp or body. Thanks to the ketoconazole it contains, it allows the fungi in the applied area to die and shows its effect in this way. The main situations in which this shampoo is used are as follows;

1. Dandruff
Dandruff is a common problem on the scalp. Some of the dandruff in the hair is caused by a fungal infection. Hair washing habits, thyroid diseases, stress, vitamin deficiencies, shampoos, hair sprays or gels can also cause dandruff. Konazol shampoo can be used in the treatment of dandruff caused by a fungal infection.

2. Seborrheic Dermatitis (Oily Eczema)
Although seborrheic dermatitis most commonly affects the scalp, it is a disease that can be seen on the entire skin. It is manifested by exfoliation, redness of the skin, excessive dryness of the skin and persistent itching. With the use of this shampoo, the fungi that cause the disease die and the symptoms of the disease improve.

3. Tinea Versicolor (Samyeli's Disease)
It is a disease caused by an increase in the amount of fungi normally found in the body. Factors that cause the increase of fungi include temperature, humid environment, genetic predisposition, decreased immune system, poor nutritional habits. As a result of the increase of fungi, light-colored or dark-colored spots occur on the skin. With the use of this shampoo, the spots on the skin are reduced.

What are the Side Effects of Konazol Shampoo?
Konazol shampoo may cause some side effects due to the active ingredients it contains. Common side effects are listed below;

Infection in the hair follicles
Increased tear production
unexpected hair loss
thinning of hair
Drying of the skin
Skin rash
Burning sensation on the skin