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GlossaryClotrimazole (Canesten)

antifungal medication treating infections like athlete's foot and ringworm

Clotrimazole is an antifungal medication commonly used to treat various fungal infections, including athlete's foot, jock itch, and ringworm. It works by inhibiting the growth of fungi, thereby alleviating symptoms like itching, burning, and scaling. Known by brand names such as Lotrimin and Canesten, clotrimazole is available in various forms, including creams, lotions, and powders.

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research Disseminated Tinea Incognito Due to Trichophyton Violaceum in a Healthy Child

1 citations, June 2022 in “International Journal of Infectious Diseases”

A fungal infection was successfully treated with oral and topical antifungals after being misdiagnosed and worsened by corticosteroids.

research Seborrheic Dermatitis and Pityriasis Sicca: A Review

May 2022 in “Cosmoderma”

Seborrheic dermatitis and dandruff are often treated with antifungal and anti-inflammatory medications, which can reduce symptoms and yeast growth on the scalp.

research P576 Kerion: A Nasty Scalp Infection

June 2019 in “Abstracts”

Kerion is a rare but serious scalp infection that needs proper treatment.

research Jojoba Oil: An Updated Comprehensive Review on Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Uses, and Toxicity

47 citations, May 2021 in “Polymers”

Jojoba oil is highly valued for its diverse medicinal and industrial uses.

research Diseases of the Skin: Treatment of Scalp Disorders

6 citations, February 1974 in “The BMJ”

The document concludes that scalp disorders can be treated with hair washing, specific shampoos, medications, and sometimes surgery or hair transplants, but hereditary baldness is untreatable.

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