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    Glossary Oral Antifungals

    drugs taken by mouth to treat fungal infections

    Oral antifungals, also known as oral antifungal medications or antifungal pills, are drugs taken by mouth to treat fungal infections. These medications work by inhibiting the growth of fungi or killing them directly, and are commonly used for conditions like athlete's foot, ringworm, and systemic infections such as candidiasis. They are particularly useful when topical treatments are ineffective or when the infection is widespread.

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    1. Azole Antifungal–Induced Erythema Annulare Centrifugum in a Case of Extensive Tinea Indian Journal of Dermatology · 2022
    2. Oral cyclosporin does not arrest progression of androgenetic alopecia. British Journal of Dermatology · 2001 · 1 citations
    3. Oral itraconazole for the treatment of giant tufted angioma with hair loss arising during pregnancy: A case report Journal of dermatology · 2019 · 3 citations
    4. P47 Efficacy and safety of antifungal treatment in fungal asthma; a real life study 2018
    5. Guidelines for the Management of Tinea Capitis in Children Pediatric dermatology · 2010 · 125 citations
    6. Tinea Capitis: An Updated Review Recent Patents on Inflammation & Allergy Drug Discovery · 2020 · 102 citations
    7. Diagnosis and Management of Alopecia in Children Pediatric Clinics of North America · 2014 · 51 citations
    8. Guidelines of care for superficial mycotic infectionsof the skin: Tinea capitis and tinea barbae Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 1996 · 33 citations
    9. Tinea capitis in adult women masquerading as bacterial pyoderma Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 2003 · 32 citations
    10. Alopecia in Children: The Most Common Causes Pediatrics in Review · 1990 · 20 citations
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    1. Ketoconazole Antifungal, best known as a dandruff shampoo
    2. Neem Oil Oil from the neem tree, used in traditional remedies
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