Ketoconazole vs Selenium Sulfide

Ketoconazole

Ketoconazole generally is well tolerated. Commonly reported side effects of ketoconazole are:

• rash,
• itching,
• nausea,
• vomiting,
• abdominal pain,
• headache,
• dizziness,
• fatigue,
• impotence, and
• blood count abnormalities.

Other important side effects of ketoconazole are rare; they include:

• serious allergic reactions (anaphylaxis),
• severe depression,
• hair loss, and
• tingling sensations.

Liver dysfunction also has been reported. Signs of liver problems include unusual fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, yellowing of the skin (jaundice), dark urine, and pale stools. Development of these symptoms while taking ketoconazole should be reported to a physician.

Selenium Sulfide

The common side effects of selenium sulfide are:

• Oily hair
• Dry hair
• Dry scalp
• Hair loss
• Hair discoloration

Other side effects of selenium sulfide include:

• Scalp irritation
• Skin irritation
• Tingling
• Sweating
• Burning
• Garlic breath
• Tremor

Ketonazole

There are no drug interactions listed for topical ketonazole.

Selenium Sulfide

There are no drug interactions listed for topical selenium sulfide.

Ketoconazole and selenium sulfide are antifungal agents used to treat itching, flaking, scaling, and dry skin on the scalp due to dandruff. Ketoconazole and selenium sulfide are also used for treating seborrhea (a red, itchy rash) and tinea versicolor, a fungal infection of the skin. Rash, itching, nausea, and vomiting are side effects of these two topical agents.

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