Search
for

    GlossaryTopical Antifungals

    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.

    Related Terms

    Sort by

    Learn

    5 / 20 results

      learn Fluridil

      a topical anti-androgen with less systemic involvement

      learn Spironolactone

      powerful topical and oral anti-androgen used mostly by women

      learn Clascoterone

      a novel topical treatment that inhibits DHT on androgen receptors

      learn RU58841

      a potent but unapproved and potentially problematic topical anti-androgen

      learn Melatonin

      hormone commonly taken for sleep aid has some topical benefits for hair