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'''Climbazole''' is a topical [[antifungal]] agent commonly used in the treatment of human fungal skin infections such as [[Seborrhoeic dermatitis|dandruff]]<ref>{{cite journal | last1 = Wigger-Alberti | first1 = W | last2 = Kluge | first2 = K | last3 = Elsner | first3 = P | title = Clinical effectiveness and tolerance of climbazole containing dandruff shampoo in patients with seborrheic scalp eczema | journal = Praxis | volume = 90 | issue = 33 | pages = 1346–9 | year = 2001 | pmid = 11534318}}</ref> and [[eczema]] |
'''Climbazole''' is a topical [[antifungal]] agent commonly used in the treatment of human fungal skin infections such as [[Seborrhoeic dermatitis|dandruff]]<ref>{{cite journal | last1 = Wigger-Alberti | first1 = W | last2 = Kluge | first2 = K | last3 = Elsner | first3 = P | title = Clinical effectiveness and tolerance of climbazole containing dandruff shampoo in patients with seborrheic scalp eczema | journal = Praxis | volume = 90 | issue = 33 | pages = 1346–9 | year = 2001 | pmid = 11534318}}</ref> and [[eczema]]. Its chemical structure and properties are similar to other fungicides such as [[ketoconazole]] and [[miconazole]]. |
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| Routes of administration | topical |
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.048.870 |
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| Formula | C15H17ClN2 |
| Molar mass | 292.76 g·mol−1 |
Climbazole is a topical antifungal agent commonly used in the treatment of human fungal skin infections such as dandruff[2] and eczema. Its chemical structure and properties are similar to other fungicides such as ketoconazole and miconazole.
Indications and formulations
It is most commonly found as an active ingredient in OTC anti-dandruff and anti-fungal products, including shampoos, lotions and conditioners. It may be accompanied by other active ingredients such as zinc pyrithione or triclosan.
Side effects
May cause localized irritation of the skin with symptoms including redness, rashes and itching.[citation needed]
References
- ^ Chemical Properties of Climbazole
- ^ Wigger-Alberti, W; Kluge, K; Elsner, P (2001). "Clinical effectiveness and tolerance of climbazole containing dandruff shampoo in patients with seborrheic scalp eczema". Praxis. 90 (33): 1346–9. PMID 11534318.