NJ), and three different topical clotrimazole creams, with no improvement. Several vaginal potassium hydroxide and wet preparations had negative results. Biopsy specimens from the labia majora and ...

Medically reviewed by Lauren Schlanger, MD Ringworm (dermatophytosis) is a contagious skin infection that causes an itchy, ...

The ingredients most used include: Clotrimazole Nystatin Miconazole The strengths of these topical medicines vary, with over-the-counter products being less potent but more widely available. The type ...

The severe side effects of systemic chemotherapy for cervical cancer encourage the use of topical intravaginal drug delivery systems. 5-fluorouracil, 5-FU, is an anticancer drug accepted in clinical ...

The cream is formulated with terbinafine hydrochloride 1%, an antifungal ingredient that cures most jock itch in one week.

Yeast infection” is the term used to describe chronic and persistent fungal infections of the skin, mouth, digestive system ...

Balanitis is an inflammation of the head of the penis or clitoris due to infection or another cause. It can be uncomfortable and sometimes painful, but is usually not serious. Symptoms include a ...

Applying skincare products with ceramides, glycerin, and hyaluronic acid can help to restore moisture in your hands. “In the case of fungal infections, topical antifungals (clotrimazole, and ...

A ringworm infection that doesn’t improve or that spreads may require a prescription-strength topical cream or oral antifungal medication. Take the prescription medication as directed by your ...

Thanks to the hype around skincare, we spent too much time worrying about the kind of skincare products we use on the face. But people spend little time worrying about their hands, let alone fingers.

2009;3(1):81-98. The three-part trial examined effectiveness against a model irritant (sodium lauryl sulfate [SLS]), protection from maceration and barrier to topical agents using a patch-test ...

Topical medications may not work for some individuals. A doctor may prescribe an oral antifungal medication, such as itraconazole or terbinafine, to treat persistent white piedra infections.