Posts Tagged ‘mycose’
Topical antifungal preparations
Sunday, November 29th, 2009Topical antifungal preparations Dr Christophe Hsu – dermatologist. Geneva, Switzerland If you are prescribed a topical antifungal it may be one of the following (list not complete): Cream / Ointments Ciclopiroxolamine Econazole Miconazole Clotrimazole Ketoconazole Nystatin Terbinafine Liquids Amorolfine Ciclopiroxolamine Econazole Tolciclate Castellani’s Clotrimazole Selenium Sulphide Powders Clotrimazole Miconazole Econazole Tolciclate Pessaries / Vaginal tablets […]
Oral antifungals
Sunday, November 29th, 2009Oral antifungals Dr Christophe Hsu – dermatologist. Geneva, Switzerland Your doctor has just prescribed an oral antifungal medication for you. What are antifungals used for? Antifungals are used to treat infections caused by fungus. These organisms can infect the skin, scalp, finger nails, toe nails, vagina and the intestinal tract. When the infection affects the […]
Fungal Infections Of The Skin (includes “foot rot”)
Saturday, November 28th, 2009Fungal Infections Of The Skin (includes “foot rot”) Dr Christophe Hsu – dermatologist. Geneva, Switzerland What is “Pityriasis (Tinea) Versicolor” It is made up of fine scaly white patches on the skin. It may appear on your face, neck, shoulders, arms, trunk or legs. These spots are active yeasts infecting your skin. The medical name […]
