FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT EXTINA® FOAM
Q: I have seborrheic dermatitis on different parts of my body.
Can I use EXTINA® Foam on all of them?
A: EXTINA® Foam is a prescription in a ketoconazole
foam that can be used to treat seborrheic dermatitis wherever it appears on your
scalp, body, and face.1,2
That means you may not have to juggle multiple prescriptions to treat this skin
condition. And EXTINA® Foam comes in a foam that is easy to apply and, in a post-study
survey, was preferred by patients who have had previous experience using other types
of topical vehicles like gels, shampoos, creams, and ointments.2
Q: I lead a very active lifestyle. How does EXTINA® Foam fit in?
A: EXTINA® Foam is an ideal treatment choice for patients aged 12
years and older with seborrheic dermatitis.1
Q: What has been the experience of other patients who have used
EXTINA® Foam?
A: In a post-study survey, nearly all the patients who had prior
experience using foams and had used EXTINA® Foam (95%) said that they would more
likely stick with a 4-week, twice-daily treatment with a foam formulation versus
shampoos, gels, creams, or ointments.2 This is important
because when patients are prescribed a vehicle they prefer, they may be more likely
to use it as prescribed.3
Q: Are there any side effects to using EXTINA® Foam?
A: Ketoconazole, the active ingredient in EXTINA® Foam, has been
used for many years to treat seborrheic dermatitis and other skin conditions. In
clinical studies with EXTINA® Foam, the most common side effects of EXTINA® Foam included
application site burning and application site reaction.
Q: How soon will I see results with EXTINA® Foam?
A: In a clinical study, some patients showed results in as little
as 2 weeks, with complete or nearly complete clearance in a majority of patients
by Week 4 of treatment.
1 Not all patients respond in
the same amount of time. Even if your seborrheic dermatitis clears quickly, you
should not stop applying EXTINA
® Foam unless your doctor advises you to do so. Generally,
EXTINA
® Foam is prescribed to be applied twice daily for 4 weeks.
See before-and-after photos.
Q: On what parts of my body can I use EXTINA® Foam?
A: You can apply EXTINA® Foam everywhere your seborrheic dermatitis
appears on the scalp, body, and face.1,2 EXTINA®
Foam is for topical use only and is not for use in the eyes, mouth, or vagina.
For complete application instructions, please see the
Full Product Information for EXTINA® Foam.
If you still have questions about EXTINA® Foam, be sure to talk to your doctor.
For use on the skin. Do not use in the eyes, mouth, or vagina.
References: 1. Stiefel Laboratories Inc.
Data on file. Post-study questionnaire. 2. Stiefel Laboratories
Inc. Data on file. 3. Feldman SR, Housman TS. Patients’ vehicle
preference for corticosteroid treatments of scalp psoriasis. Am J Clin Dermatol.
2003;4(4):221-224.
Important Safety Information
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EXTINA® (ketoconazole) Foam, 2% is used on the skin (topical) to
treat a skin condition called seborrheic dermatitis in patients 12 years of age
and older.
The most common side effects of EXTINA® Foam observed in clinical studies (incidence
greater than 1%) included application site burning (10%) and application site reaction
(6%).
EXTINA® Foam may result in contact sensitization, including an allergic reaction
that occurs only following sun exposure.
Apply EXTINA® Foam exactly as prescribed. Talk to your doctor if your skin does not
improve after 4 weeks of treatment.
For use on the skin. Do not use in the eyes, mouth, or vagina.
Keep the EXTINA® Foam can away from and do not spray it near fire, open flame, or
direct heat. EXTINA® Foam is flammable.
Full Product Information for EXTINA® Foam