TLDR Systemic antifungals are effective in treating skin fungal infections.
The study, a literature review, aimed to determine the effectiveness of various systemic antifungals (griseofulvin, terbinafine, and azole derivatives) against dermatophytosis, a common fungal infection affecting the skin, hair shaft, and nails. The researchers used the PubMed and ClinicalKey databases to find relevant articles, resulting in 10 articles that met their criteria. The review found that the effectiveness of systemic antifungal therapy against dermatophytosis varies according to the classification and duration of therapy. The conclusion of the study is that systemic antifungals have been proven effective in treating dermatophytosis.
January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Terbinafine is the most effective medicine for fungal nail infections, especially for diabetics and those with weak immune systems.
38 citations,
July 2010 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” To treat tinea capitis in children, oral antifungal medication is necessary, with newer drugs offering shorter treatment times than the traditional griseofulvin.
28 citations,
March 2010 in “Clinics in dermatology” Doctors have known about fungal skin infections for a long time, but only made major progress in understanding and treating them since the mid-1800s.
159 citations,
March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Some skin medications are safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding, but others can harm the baby and should be avoided.
20 citations,
July 2008 in “Dermatologic Therapy” The document says that treating the root cause of hair follicle damage is crucial to prevent permanent hair loss, and treatment options vary.
