can this cream be used to dry up poison ivy or poison oak? How many times a day can this be used?
Can ketoconazole cream 2% be used for possible poison ivy or poison oak?
Question posted by nancy skidmore on 5 July 2014
Last updated on 17 February 2018 by Janetkirbymd
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Janetkirbymd
18 Feb 2018
Ketoconazole is an anti fungal. I am not sure why you would use it for poison ivy. I doubt it would help.
kaismama
5 July 2014
Yes, steroids are used on poison. three times a day is about right.
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