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    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.

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      a topical anti-androgen with less systemic involvement

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      powerful topical and oral anti-androgen used mostly by women

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      a novel topical treatment that inhibits DHT on androgen receptors

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      a potent but unapproved and potentially problematic topical anti-androgen

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      March 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”
      Oral spironolactone and isotretinoin are effective for treating acne.
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      A Practical Guide to Scalp Disorders

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      43 citations, November 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings”
      The document concludes that proper diagnosis and treatment of common scalp disorders are important for both physical and psychological health.

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