 [ Symptoms ] what is ketoconazole 2 cream used for [ Disease ] generally speaking when you encounter a medication with azole in the name you can be pretty sure it is an antifungal medication that means it is used to treat fungal infections such as athlete is foot ringworm and yeast infections of the skin the 2 designation indicates the amount of the active ingredient ketoconazole contained in the cream very often topical medications that is creams ointments come in a variety of strengths you should use a prescription cream exactly as directed obviously you should never eat it and do not use it on any mucous membranes such as the vaginal area unless directed to do so hope this helps