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Topical antifungal agents: an update

K B Diehl1

  • 1Medical Center of Delaware, Wilmington, USA.

American Family Physician
|October 1, 1996
PubMed
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Selecting the right topical antifungal medication can be challenging. Newer agents like terbinafine offer faster treatment, but studies are needed to compare their efficacy and cost against traditional options.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Numerous topical antifungal agents are available, complicating treatment selection.
  • Traditional nonspecific agents remain effective for many fungal infections.
  • Specific agents include polyenes, imidazoles, and allylamines.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the landscape of topical antifungal agents.
  • To discuss the challenges in selecting appropriate treatments for mycotic infections.
  • To highlight the need for comparative efficacy and cost-effectiveness studies.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of established and novel topical antifungal therapies.
  • Comparison of mechanisms of action and clinical application of different antifungal classes.
  • Discussion of diagnostic considerations in antifungal therapy selection.

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Main Results:

  • Nonspecific agents like Whitfield's ointment and Castellani paint are still utilized.
  • Specific agents include polyenes (nystatin), imidazoles (clotrimazole), and allylamines (terbinafine).
  • Newer agents, such as terbinafine, possess fungicidal effects, allowing lower doses and shorter treatment durations.

Conclusions:

  • Accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective topical antifungal treatment.
  • Topical miconazole is considered broadly effective by many clinicians.
  • Further research is required to evaluate the clinical efficacy and cost-effectiveness of both new and traditional antifungal agents.