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| Routes of administration | topical |
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.048.870 |
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| Formula | C15H17ClN2O2 |
| Molar mass | 292.76 g·mol−1 |
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| Chirality | Racemic mixture |
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Climbazole is a topicalantifungal agent commonly used in the treatment of human fungal skin infections such asdandruff,seborrhoeic dermatitis andeczema.[2] Climbazole has shown a highin vitro andin vivo efficacy againstMalassezia spp. that appear to play an important role in the pathogenesis of dandruff.[2] Its chemical structure and properties are similar to otherazole fungicides such asketoconazole,clotrimazole andmiconazole.
It is most commonly found as an active ingredient inOTC anti-dandruff and anti-fungal products, including shampoos, lotions and conditioners. It may be accompanied by other active ingredients such aszinc pyrithione ortriclosan.[citation needed]
It may cause localized irritation of the skin with symptoms including redness, rashes and itching.[citation needed]