Ketoconazole Shampoo for Pediatric Scalp Fungal Infections
Application and Dosage
- The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends leaving ketoconazole shampoo on for 3-5 minutes before rinsing thoroughly 1
Alternative Treatments
- For systemic or invasive fungal infections, the Infectious Diseases Society of America recommends systemic antifungal therapy with agents like amphotericin B or fluconazole 2
- For esophageal or oropharyngeal candidiasis, the Infectious Diseases Society of America recommends systemic therapy 3, 2
- For cutaneous candidiasis, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends clotrimazole 1% cream applied 2-3 times daily for 7-14 days 2, 1
- For resistant or extensive cutaneous fungal infections, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends oral fluconazole 3-6 mg/kg daily for 7 days 1