Ketoconazole and Folliculitis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Folliculitis is reported as a side effect among people who take Ketoconazole (ketoconazole), especially for people who are male, 30-39 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Vitamin D, and have Seborrhoeic dermatitis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Folliculitis when taking Ketoconazole. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 15,751 people who have side effects when taking Ketoconazole from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Ketoconazole?

Ketoconazole has active ingredients of ketoconazole. It is often used in fungal infection. eHealthMe is studying from 16,014 Ketoconazole users. Check the latest studies of Ketoconazole.

What is Folliculitis?

Folliculitis (infection of hair root) is found to be associated with 688 drugs and 1,072 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Folliculitis.

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On Sep, 02, 2026

15,751 people reported to have side effects when taking Ketoconazole.
Among them, 27 people (0.17%) have Folliculitis.

Among these 27 people:

How long have people been on Ketoconazole when they have Folliculitis? *

What is the gender of people who have Folliculitis when taking Ketoconazole? *

female: 41.67 %
male: 58.33 %

What is the age of people who have Folliculitis when taking Ketoconazole? *

What are other drugs people take besides Ketoconazole? *

What are other side effects people have besides Folliculitis? *

Rashes (redness): 10 people, 37.04%
Stomatitis (inflammation of mucous membrane of mouth): 7 people, 25.93%
Joint Pain: 7 people, 25.93%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 6 people, 22.22%
Depression: 6 people, 22.22%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 6 people, 22.22%
Pain: 6 people, 22.22%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 5 people, 18.52%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 5 people, 18.52%
Head Injury: 5 people, 18.52%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Seborrhoeic Dermatitis (a common, inflammatory skin condition that causes flaky, white to yellowish scales to form on oily areas such as the scalp): 6 people, 22.22%
Hiv Infection: 4 people, 14.81%
Seasonal Allergy (allergic condition due to certain season): 4 people, 14.81%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 4 people, 14.81%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 3 people, 11.11%
Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 3 people, 11.11%
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 2 people, 7.41%
Eczema (patches of skin become rough and inflamed, with itching and bleeding blisters): 2 people, 7.41%
Weight Decreased: 2 people, 7.41%
Chest Pain: 2 people, 7.41%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on ketoconazole (the active ingredients of Ketoconazole) and Ketoconazole (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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