Topical antifungals are products that treat fungal infections and which are applied directly to the skin, nails, or hair; vaginally; or inside the mouth. They are available as creams, gels, lotions, nail lacquers, ointments, powders, shampoos, sprays, and tinctures. Fungal infections are caused by dermatophytes, yeasts, or molds.

2019年12月6日 · Antifungal drugs are used to treat fungal infections. They target processes and structures unique to fungi in order to kill fungal cells or prevent them from growing.

An antifungal medication, also known as an antimycotic medication, is a pharmaceutical fungicide or fungistatic used to treat and prevent mycosis such as athlete's foot, ringworm, candidiasis (thrush), serious systemic infections such as cryptococcal meningitis, and others.

2021年7月26日 · Antifungal medications treat fungal infections that affect the skin, nails, lungs and other organs. Some fungal infections clear up in a few weeks. Others may need months of treatment.

Antifungals are antimicrobial medications used to treat fungal infections. These medications target fungal cell components disrupting fungal growth and survival. Antifungals can be topical (e.g., cream, ointment, powder, shampoo), oral (e.g., tablets, capsules, troches, rinse), or intravenous (IV) formulations.

2024年10月24日 · Antifungals are medications used to treat fungal infections. They tend to cause more side effects and often need to be taken for longer periods than other antimicrobials. Use antifungals as directed by your healthcare provider or follow directions on the medication label.

2024年9月8日 · There are several types of antifungal medicines. They come as creams, sprays, powders, solutions, tablets designed to go into the vagina (pessaries), shampoos, medicines to take by mouth, and injections. Most work by damaging the cell wall of the fungus, which causes the fungal cell to die.