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GlossaryAntifungal (mycological cure)

medication that treats fungal infections by inhibiting fungi growth

An antifungal, also known as an antimycotic, is a type of medication used to treat fungal infections by killing or inhibiting the growth of fungi. These agents are crucial in managing conditions like athlete's foot, ringworm, and certain types of dandruff, which are caused by fungal pathogens.

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research Clinical and Cure Profile of Tinea Capitis Patients

July 2022 in “Berkala Ilmu Kesehatan Kulit dan Kelamin/Berkala ilmu kesehatan kulit dan kelamin (Periodical of dermatology and venerology)”

Most tinea capitis patients were young boys with cat contact, had scaly patches caused by Microsporum canis, and improved with griseofulvin treatment.

research Medical Management of Trichophyton Dermatophytosis Using a Novel Treatment Regimen in L'Hoest's Monkeys (Cercopithecus Lhoesti)

5 citations, November 2010 in “Veterinary Record”

The monkeys' skin infection was cured in eight weeks using oral terbinafine, topical washes, and disinfectant fogging.

research Getting Ahead of Tinea Capitis

1 citations, November 2009 in “Nurse prescribing”

Oral griseofulvin for 6-12 weeks cures most scalp fungal infections in children.

research Revival of Generalized Favus

September 2022 in “International journal of infectious diseases”

A woman with a rare scalp infection was cured after one month of medication.

research British Association of Dermatologists' Guidelines for the Management of Tinea Capitis 2014

156 citations, September 2014 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement”

Accurate diagnosis and effective oral treatment are key to managing tinea capitis and preventing its spread.

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