27/03/2026
1).Prebiotics are specialized plant fibers (non-digestible carbohydrates) that act as food for beneficial gut bacteria, promoting their growth and proliferation. They pass through the upper digestive tract, remaining undigested until they reach the large intestine, where they are fermented by microflora. Common sources include garlic, onions, oats, bananas, and fiber-rich foods.
Ketoconazole is an imidazole antifungal medication used to treat various fungal infections of the skin and hair, including dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis, athlete's foot, and ringworm. It works by inhibiting fungal growth. Available as shampoos (1%-2%), creams, foams, and tablets, it is often applied topically, with oral tablets reserved for severe cases.
Common Uses
Shampoo: Treats dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis, and is used for tinea versicolor (skin discoloration).
Cream/Foam: Treats athlete's foot, jock itch, and ringworm (tinea corporis).
Oral Tablet: Treats systemic (internal) fungal infections, typically for severe, recalcitrant cases.