Climbazole

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Climbazole is a topical antifungal agent commonly used in the treatment of human fungal skin infections such as dandruff, seborrhoeic dermatitis and eczema.[2] Climbazole has shown a high in vitro and in vivo efficacy against Malassezia spp. that appear to play an important role in the pathogenesis of dandruff.[2] Its chemical structure and properties are similar to other azole fungicides such as ketoconazole, clotrimazole and miconazole.

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Climbazole
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administration		topical
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Identifiers
  • (RS)-1-(4-Chlorophenoxy)-1-imidazol-1-yl-3,3-dimethylbutan-2-one[1]
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FormulaC15H17ClN2O2
Molar mass292.76 g·mol−1
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ChiralityRacemic mixture
  • CC(C)(C)C(=O)C(n1ccnc1)Oc2ccc(cc2)Cl
  • InChI=1S/C15H17ClN2O2/c1-15(2,3)13(19)14(18-9-8-17-10-18)20-12-6-4-11(16)5-7-12/h4-10,14H,1-3H3 ☒N
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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.[citation needed]

Side effects

It may cause localized irritation of the skin with symptoms including redness, rashes and itching.[citation needed]

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