According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine, ketoconazole cream is an antifungal medication that is indicated for the treatment of a variety of fungal infections. The cream is a topical treatment that is suitable for direct application to the skin of different areas of the body. The 2-percent strength is available by prescription only. Prescription strength ketoconazole cream is not for use in children. For adults, however, there are several uses of ketoconazole cream.
Tinea Corporis
Tinea corporis infections occur on the general body surface with the exclusion of the scalp, hands, feet or groin. It shows up as a ring-shaped plaque with a slightly raised and scaly border. Red pimples are present in the center of the ring, according to a May 2002 article published in the journal "American Family Physician." The U.S. National Library of Medicine says that treatment with 2 percent ketoconazole cream involves a once daily application to the skin over a period of 2 weeks .
Tinea Pedis
Athlete's foot, or tinea pedis, develops when people wear shoes that trap perspiration, preventing air from circulating around the foot. Tinea pedis infection causes the skin of the toe web to break down and turn white. According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine, treatment with 2 percent ketoconazole cream involves applying the cream to the affected area once a day for 6 weeks.
Cutaneous Candidiasis
The U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health describe cutaneous candidiasis as an infection caused by the yeast-like fungus candida. Candida albicans is the name of the fungus that is the most frequent cause of cutaneous candidiasis infections. These can occur on the skin anywhere on the body, but are most likely to occur on the skin of the armpits and groin because these areas trap moisture. Candida can also cause infections at the corners of the mouth. Topical application of 2 percent ketoconazole cream is the remedy for this problem.
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