Ketoconazole cream is an antifungal medication used to treat various fungal and yeast infections of the skin. Its uses include:

• Athlete's foot (tinea pedis)
• Ringworm of the body (tinea corporis)
• Ringworm of the groin (tinea cruris or jock itch)
• Seborrheic dermatitis (a condition causing flaky, scaly skin)
• "Sun fungus" (tinea versicolor or pityriasis versicolor, which causes discolored skin patches)
• Yeast infections of the skin (cutaneous candidiasis)

Ketoconazole works by killing the fungus or yeast causing the infection or preventing its growth. It is available in cream, foam, and shampoo forms, with the cream commonly used for skin infections

. Additionally, ketoconazole cream may sometimes be used with other medications to treat skin conditions worsened by fungal infections, such as diaper rash, eczema, impetigo, and psoriasis, as determined by a healthcare provider

. In summary, ketoconazole cream is primarily prescribed for fungal skin infections and certain yeast infections, effectively reducing fungal growth and symptoms like itching, redness, and scaling