Pyrithione Zinc

Pyrithione Zinc Brand Names- CONTROLGX | DermaZinc

What is Pyrithione Zinc

Pyrithione zinc is a topical antiseborrheic agent. It is a cytostatic agent that reduces the turnover rate of the epidermal cells and is used to help control dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis of the body and scalp.

It also exhibits antifungal and antibacterial properties.

Pyrithione zinc is effective in controlling dry scalp and associated symptoms and is also used in the treatment of tinea versicolor and psoriasis.

Pyrithione zinc is also employed as a preservative in alcohol-based antiseptic products to provide antimicrobial persistence for sustained periods of skin antisepsis.

It was first compounded in the 1930s, and its primary function was as an antifungal agent; pyrithione zinc was approved by the FDA in 1961.

Indications

• dandruff
• seborrheic dermatitis
• tinea versicolor

For the treatment of seborrheic dermatitis or dandruff

Side Effects

• skin irritation

Use of pyrithione zinc may result in skin irritation

Monitoring Parameters

• laboratory monitoring not necessary

Contraindications

• breast-feeding
• infants
• neonates
• pregnancy

The use of pyrithione zinc is contraindicated in patients with known pyrithione hypersensitivity.

Interactions

There are no drug interactions associated with Pyrithione Zinc products.