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    Glossary Antifungal

    medication that treats fungal infections by inhibiting fungi growth

    An antifungal, also known as an antimycotic, is a type of medication used to treat fungal infections by killing or inhibiting the growth of fungi. These agents are crucial in managing conditions like athlete's foot, ringworm, and certain types of dandruff, which are caused by fungal pathogens.

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    1. New Antifungal Agents and New Formulations Against Dermatophytes Mycopathologia · 2016 · 113 citations
    2. Screening of hair growth promoting activity of Punica granatum L. (pomegranate) leaves extracts and its potential to exhibit antidandruff and anti-lice effect Heliyon · 2021 · 14 citations
    3. Antifungal and Antibacterial Activity of the Essential Oil of Chamaecyparis Lawsoniana from Spain Natural Product Communications · 2012 · 9 citations
    4. Comparative study on eucalyptol and camphor rich essential oils from rhizomes of Hedychium spicatum Sm. and their pharmacological, antioxidant and antifungal activities Anais Da Academia Brasileira De Ciencias · 2022 · 7 citations
    5. Formulation And Evaluation Of Emulgel Of An Antifungal Drug For Topical Drug Delivery Journal of Pharmaceutical Negative Results · 2023 · 3 citations
    6. Antifungal activity and phytochemical screening of Calotropis procera leaf extracts against some dermatophytes International Journal of Dermatology Research · 2023 · 2 citations
    7. South Asian Epidemic of Antifungal Therapeutic Failures: Congress Proceedings and Take-home Messages. First International Congress of SAARCUM: South Asian Alliance against Recalcitrant Cutaneous Mycosis. 17 November 2018, Medanta – The Medicity, Gurugram, India Indian Dermatology Online Journal · 2019 · 2 citations
    8. Use of a modified hair strand test to assess the antifungal activity kinetics of dog hair after a 2% climbazole shampoo application Veterinary dermatology · 2016 · 2 citations
    9. Tinea capitis caused by Trichophyton tonsurans presenting as an obscure patchy hair loss due to daily antifungal shampoo use Dermatology practical & conceptual · 2015 · 2 citations
    10. Extracts and Fractions with antifungal potential for the treatment of hair disorders Research Society and Development · 2022 · 1 citations
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    7. Can Shampoo Treat Suspected Fungal Hair Loss? Community · 8 Aug 2025
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    1. Ketoconazole Antifungal, best known as a dandruff shampoo
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