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    GlossaryTopical Antifungals (Antifungal Ointments)

    medications applied to skin to treat fungal infections

    Topical antifungals are medications applied directly to the skin to treat fungal infections. These treatments, which can come in the form of creams, ointments, or lotions, work by killing or inhibiting the growth of fungi that cause conditions like athlete's foot, ringworm, and yeast infections.

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