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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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New Antifungal Agents and Formulations Against Dermatophytes

research New Antifungal Agents and New Formulations Against Dermatophytes

113 citations , August 2016 in “Mycopathologia”

This review discusses the developments in antifungal treatments for dermatophyte infections since 2008, reporting no new oral agents but introducing newer topical options like efinaconazole and tavaborole.

research Tinea capitis in adult women masquerading as bacterial pyoderma

32 citations , August 2003 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

This case report describes three adults with inflammatory tinea capitis mimicking bacterial infection, emphasizing the need to consider this diagnosis in similar cases; all were successfully treated with oral antifungal agents.

research A 30-Year-Old Man with Recurrent Scaling and Itching of the Scalp

January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology”

This article reviews the causes, characteristics, and treatment options for seborrheic dermatitis, discussing its prevalence in specific populations, without providing new research findings.

research Tinea Capitis in Adults; An 18-year Epidemiological, Clinical and Mycological study in Korea

May 2018

In this study, researchers found that adult tinea capitis in Korea shows unique epidemiological and clinical features compared to children, which may lead to misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis.

research Guidelines of care for superficial mycotic infectionsof the skin: Tinea capitis and tinea barbae

33 citations , February 1996 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Treat scalp and beard fungal infections early with oral antifungal medication and sometimes topical therapy, avoiding unnecessary allergy tests and surgery.

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community DHT Itch and Oily Scalp Explained (and how to fix it)

90 upvotes 3 months ago

Malassezia overgrowth can worsen oily scalp and inflammation, contributing to hair loss. Treatments include antifungal shampoos, C6/C8 MCT oil, low-dose isotretinoin, finasteride, and dutasteride.

community Does ketokonazole on its own improve androgenetic alopecia?

in Ketoconazole 10 upvotes 6 months ago

Ketoconazole can slightly improve hair density and is best used as an adjunct to treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. It helps with scalp health but won't stop androgenetic alopecia on its own.

community Hair Loss “Cure” for Inflammation: Topical Roflumilast

in Research/Science 32 upvotes 8 months ago

Topical roflumilast is effective for reducing inflammation in various scalp conditions like seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis, and eczema, but not proven to stop scarring alopecia. Alternatives like apremilast and Vtama are also discussed for their anti-inflammatory benefits.

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 I can tolerate having MBP, but other than that having Sebderm is just really bad luck.

in Minoxidil 11 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses managing seborrheic dermatitis (sebderm) and male pattern baldness (MPB) with treatments like finasteride, coal tar shampoo, Nizoral, and oral minoxidil. Users suggest dietary changes, regular shampooing, and using antifungal products to control sebderm before considering minoxidil.

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learn Neem Oil

natural substance from Neem tree with medicinal and pesticidal properties

learn Ketoconazole

antifungal with some anti-androgenic benefits, often used as a shampoo

learn Clotrimazole

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