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GlossaryMiconazole

antifungal medication used to treat various skin infections

Miconazole is an antifungal medication commonly used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, and ringworm. It works by inhibiting the growth of fungi, thereby alleviating symptoms like itching, burning, and scaling. Miconazole is also available under brand names like Monistat, which is used for treating yeast infections.

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research Ototoxicity of Common Topical Antimycotic Preparations

65 citations, April 2000 in “The Laryngoscope”

Clotrimazole, miconazole, and tolnaftate are likely safe, but gentian violet is risky.

research White Piedra

2 citations, March 1994 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”

White piedra can be effectively treated with 2% miconazole nitrate lotion.

research Analysis of Skin Microbiota from Canine Dermatitis in Odisha

August 2019 in “International journal of current microbiology and applied sciences”

Young dogs in Odisha with dermatitis are most often infected by Microsporum fungus, and Miconazole is the most effective treatment.

research Dermatophytosis in Cats: Prevention and Management Guidelines

72 citations, June 2013 in “Journal of feline medicine and surgery”

The document says to treat cat fungal infections with medicine and clean the environment, noting that cats without symptoms can still spread it to humans.

research Biology, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Malassezia Dermatitis in Dogs and Cats

22 citations, January 2020 in “Veterinary dermatology”

The conclusion is that certain dog and cat breeds are prone to Malassezia dermatitis, which can be diagnosed with skin tests and treated with antifungal shampoos or medications, and preventing relapses involves managing underlying issues and maintaining good hygiene.

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community Clotrimazole a better anti-androgen than Ketoconazole?

in Research/Science 1 upvotes 4 years ago

Clotrimazole may inhibit testosterone better than Ketoconazole. The user considers applying Clotrimazole cream on the scalp for hair loss.

community I am actually regrowing my hairline without minoxidil or finasteride (mechanical stimulation)

127 upvotes 6 years ago

Regrowing hairline without the use of Minoxidil or Finasteride, and instead using mechanical stimulation such as Derma Roller, Nizoral, Zinc Pyrithione, Scalp Massage, Scalp Exercise, Fish Oil and other topical solutions. It is cautioned that there are risks associated with not using medically-prescribed treatments, but it is suggested to consider mechanical stimulation in addition to those prescribed treatments.

community Dutasteride accelerated my hairloss, no shed tho

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 1 month ago

A user experienced worsening hair recession after adding 0.5 mg daily dutasteride to their regimen of topical minoxidil and finasteride, despite no initial shedding. They plan to continue monitoring the situation, as others suggest it may be too early to see results and recommend blood tests to check DHT levels.