Product overview
Key Ingredients
MedEasy was able to confirm, via two independent Bangladeshi retailer listings, that this soap's headline active ingredient is Ketoconazole at a 2% concentration. However, we were not able to locate a full, disclosed ingredient (INCI) list for this product from any source, including the brand's own website, which lists marketing copy and usage directions but no complete ingredient panel. This is a genuine information gap rather than an oversight on our part. We recommend checking the product packaging directly for its complete ingredient list before use, especially if you have known sensitivities to soap-base ingredients or fragrance.
Key Features
The Derma Plus is a Bangladeshi skincare and personal care brand by Izabel Health Care. Please note that "The Derma Plus" is a distinct, unrelated brand from "The Derma Co" (a separate, well-known Indian brand also sold in Bangladesh); the similarity in naming has been a documented source of consumer confusion in past research for this catalog, so please confirm you are purchasing the intended brand. This is a medicated antifungal soap rather than a standard cosmetic cleansing bar, built around 2% Ketoconazole, an antifungal active ingredient. The "Buy One Get One" detail refers to a promotional pack offer and is not a statement about the product's formula.
Benefits
Ketoconazole is a well-established topical antifungal active, generally used to help manage fungal skin conditions and associated itching, redness, and irritation when used as directed. Because we could not confirm the soap's full base formula (beyond the 2% Ketoconazole active), we are not able to make confident claims about its complete performance profile as a cleanser, and recommend using it primarily for its stated antifungal purpose rather than as a general everyday cosmetic soap.
Who Can Use This Product
This soap is generally marketed for individuals experiencing fungal skin conditions on the face or body. Because it is a medicated product containing an antifungal active, we recommend consulting a doctor or pharmacist before use if you have a persistent, recurring, or worsening skin condition, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or are using other topical or oral antifungal medications, to avoid unintended interactions or delayed proper diagnosis. It is not intended as a substitute for a medical diagnosis of skin conditions.
How to Use
Based on the brand's stated directions: wet the skin with water, lather the soap between the hands or directly on the skin, gently massage onto the affected areas of the face and/or body, leave the lather on the skin for approximately 3-5 minutes to allow the Ketoconazole to work, then rinse thoroughly with water. The brand's directions indicate use daily or as directed by a healthcare provider. Please follow the specific instructions printed on your product's packaging, and consult a doctor or pharmacist for guidance on how long to continue use.
Storage & Safety
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with the eyes, nose, and mouth; if contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with water. Do not use on broken or severely irritated skin without medical guidance. Discontinue use and consult a doctor if irritation, a rash, or an allergic reaction develops, or if there is no improvement within a few weeks of directed use. Because we could not confirm the complete ingredient list beyond the 2% Ketoconazole active, we are not able to provide a definitive allergen disclosure for the soap's base formula; individuals with known sensitivities to fragranced soap bases should exercise general caution.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Q: What is the active ingredient in this soap, and at what concentration?
A: Ketoconazole at a 2% concentration, confirmed independently by two Bangladeshi retailers. We were not able to find a full ingredient list for the rest of the soap's base formula.
Q: Is "The Derma Plus" the same brand as "The Derma Co"?
A: No, these are two separate, unrelated brands. "The Derma Plus" is a Bangladeshi brand by Izabel Health Care, while "The Derma Co" is a separate Indian brand. The similar names have caused documented confusion, so please confirm you are purchasing the intended brand.
Q: Can I use this soap as my everyday cleanser?
A: This is a medicated antifungal soap, so we recommend using it primarily for its stated antifungal purpose rather than as a general everyday cosmetic soap, and following your doctor's or pharmacist's guidance.
Q: How long should I leave the lather on my skin?
A: Per the brand's stated directions, approximately 3-5 minutes to allow the Ketoconazole to work, before rinsing thoroughly.
Q: Should I see a doctor before using this soap?
A: We recommend consulting a doctor or pharmacist before use if you have a persistent, recurring, or worsening skin condition, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or are using other antifungal medications.
The information provided is accurate to our best practices, but it does not replace professional medical advice. We cannot guarantee its completeness or accuracy. The absence of specific information about a drug should not be seen as an endorsement. We are not responsible for any consequences resulting from this information, so consult a healthcare professional for any concerns or questions.
