Patient was educated on Ketoconazole and its mechanism of action as follows:

1. Ketoconazoleis an antifungal medication that inhibits synthesis of Ergosterol.
2. Ergosterol is a component of fungal cell membrane and is very important for the survival of the fungus.
3. Inhibition of sterol synthesis in the fungal cell wall by Ketoconazole, makes the fungus more susceptible to Ketoconazole. Thus, Ketoconazole inhibits growth of the fungus.
4. Ketoconazole is used in the treatment of tinea corporis (ring worm), tinea cruris (jock itch), and tinea pedis (athlete’s foot).
5. Ketoconazole is also used to inhibit the growth of some yeast infections.
6. Ketoconazole is also available as an OTC shampoo, for control of dry scaly scalp and dandruff.