Search

for
Search:

GlossaryFluconazole (Diflucan)

antifungal medication treating various fungal infections

Fluconazole, commonly known by the brand name Diflucan, is an antifungal medication used to treat a variety of fungal infections, including those affecting the mouth, throat, esophagus, lungs, bladder, genital area, and blood. It works by inhibiting the growth of fungi by interfering with the formation of their cell membranes, making it effective against conditions like candidiasis and cryptococcal meningitis.

Related Terms

Learn

0 / 0 results

— no results

Research

5 / 13 results

research New Antifungal Agents and Formulations Against Dermatophytes

113 citations, August 2016 in “Mycopathologia”

New topical antifungals and delivery systems are improving treatment for fungal skin infections, but patient education and prevention are key.

research Pediatric Tinea Capitis: Rising Incidence and Treatment

65 citations, January 2005 in “American journal of clinical dermatology”

Children with scalp fungal infections need proper diagnosis and treatment, usually with antifungal medications, and newer drugs may offer quicker recovery.

research Tinea Capitis

46 citations, January 2002 in “Paediatric drugs”

Tinea capitis, a scalp fungal infection in children, is best treated with newer antifungal agents for shorter periods.

research Management of Tinea Capitis in Childhood

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.

A Unique Clinicopathological Manifestation of Fungal Infection: A Case Series of Deep Dermatophytosis in Immunosuppressed Patients

research A Unique Clinicopathological Manifestation of Fungal Infection: A Case Series of Deep Dermatophytosis in Immunosuppressed Patients

33 citations, April 2017 in “American journal of clinical dermatology”

Early treatment of superficial fungal infections in immunocompromised patients is crucial.

View more "diflucan" in research →

Community Join

0 / 0 results

— no results