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GlossaryFluconazole

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.

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research Systemic Antifungals: Overview, Applications, and Costs

January 2018 in “Springer eBooks”

Terbinafine is the most effective medicine for fungal nail infections, especially for diabetics and those with weak immune systems.

research Hair Removal and Bioavailability of Chemicals: Effect of Physicochemical Properties of Drugs and Surfactants on Skin Permeation Ex Vivo

10 citations , June 2019 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics”

Hair removal methods damage the skin barrier and affect substance penetration.

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 Adverse Effects Associated with Long-Term Administration of Azole Antifungal Agents

90 citations , May 2019 in “Drugs”

Long-term use of azole antifungals can cause hair loss, hormonal imbalances, and severe skin reactions.

research Prevalence and Some Risk Factors with Therapeutic Trial of Sheep Dermatophytosis in Egypt

4 citations , December 2022 in “Al-mağallaẗ al-ʻirāqiyyaẗ li-l-ʻulūm al-bayṭariyyaẗ/Iraqi journal of veterinary sciences”

Tioconazole cream is highly effective and easy to use for treating sheep dermatophytosis.

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community "DHT Itch" and onset Seborrheic Dermatitis

in Research/Science 76 upvotes 2 years ago

The post and conversation discuss the link between DHT (a hormone), scalp itchiness, and hair loss. Some users share their experiences and treatments, including the use of fluconazole, corticosteroids, and ketoconazole shampoo, with one user suspecting minoxidil as a potential cause of their symptoms.

community Don’t know what is happening to me

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 2 upvotes 11 months ago

The user experienced significant hair improvement with minoxidil and finasteride but later faced shedding and diffused thinning after developing seborrheic dermatitis. They are seeking advice after trying treatments like ketoconazole, coal tar shampoos, fluconazole, and hydrocortisone cream.

community Keto 2% halted my insane shed immediately

in Ketoconazole 55 upvotes 1 year ago

Ketoconazole 2% shampoo stopped a user's severe hair shedding after just two uses, a result not achieved by finasteride or oral minoxidil. Some users suggest the shampoo's anti-androgenic properties may help with hair loss, while others think the shedding might have stopped naturally or due to the end of a shedding phase.

community Derm says my hair loss (diffuse) is from seborrheic dermatitis. Anyone else have experience with this? I was already prepared to jump on fin min

in Research/Science 26 upvotes 1 year ago

Seborrheic dermatitis can cause hair loss, and treatments like ketoconazole shampoo, topical steroids, and oral antifungals may help. Some consider using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss despite dermatitis.

community DHT itch, dandruff and sebum plugs.

in Hair Systems 1 upvotes 4 years ago

The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, focusing on reducing scalp itching and dandruff using natural shampoos, witch hazel, and apple cider vinegar. The user also mentions using finasteride and observing potential regrowth, though it's difficult to confirm.