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What is Zinc Pyrithione?

Category: Over the Counter Drugs

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See also: Scalpe lotion

Zinc pyrithione is a topical agent used as a topical antifungal and antibacterial. It is often used for the treatment of dandruff and seborrhoeic dermatitis but may also be used to treat other skin conditions including eczema, psoriasis, athletes foot, and ringworm.

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Reported purpose & perceived effectiveness
Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Dandruff 3 2
Itchy scalp 2 3
Seborrheic dermatitis 2 1
Seborrheic dermatitis 2 0
Atopic dermatitis 1 0
Dry heaves 1 0

Show all 12 reasons taken

  • Major
  • Moderate
  • Slight
  • None
  • Can't tell
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Side effects

Side effects as an overall problem

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 0
Moderate 2
Mild 1
None 3

Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Zinc Pyrithione

Side effect Patients Percentage
Hair loss 1

Why patients stopped taking Zinc Pyrithione

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Reason Patients Percentage
Course of treatment ended 3
Other 2
Did not seem to work 1
Doctor's advice 1
Personal research 1
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Duration

Stopped taking Zinc Pyrithione

Duration Patients Percentage
1 - 6 months 1
1 - 2 years 1
2 - 5 years 4
Adherence
Adherence Evaluations Percentage
Always 3
Usually 1
Sometimes 1
Never taken as prescribed 1
Burden
Burden Evaluations Percentage
Very hard to take 1
Somewhat hard to take 0
A little hard to take 0
Not at all hard to take 5
Cost per month
Cost per month Evaluations Percentage
$200+ 0
$100-199 0
$50-99 0
$25-49 0
< $25 2
Not specified 4
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