Can ketoconazole cream treat seborrheic dermatitis?

Ketoconazole cream can be used to treat seborrheic dermatitis. Ketoconazole cream is a topical antifungal medication whose active ingredient, ketoconazole, inhibits fungal infections. Since seborrheic dermatitis is associated with fungal infection, the use of ketoconazole cream can effectively treat this condition. Specifically, ketoconazole cream has antifungal, antipruritic, anti-inflammatory, antiallergic, and keratolytic effects. It interferes with the growth and reproduction of fungi by inhibiting the synthesis of the fungal cell wall, while also reducing inflammatory responses and decreasing tissue sensitivity to inflammatory mediators, thereby improving symptoms of seborrheic dermatitis. Additionally, ketoconazole cream stabilizes mast cell membranes, preventing the release of histamine and other mediators, thus blocking allergic reactions. It is therefore suitable for treating allergic skin disorders such as urticaria and contact dermatitis. However, because seborrheic dermatitis may be accompanied by symptoms such as itching and erythema, patients should be aware of possible allergic reactions when using ketoconazole cream and must use it strictly according to medical instructions.