Encyclopedia: Antifungal
An antifungal drug is medication used to treat fungal infections such as athlete's foot, ringworm, candidiasis , serious systemic infections such as cryptococcal meningitis, and others. Such drugs are usually obtained by a doctor's prescription or purchased over-the-counter. Antifungals work by exploiting differences between mammalian and fungal cells to kill off the fungal organism without dangerous effects on the host. Unlike bacteria, both fungi and humans are eukaryotes. Thus fungal...
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Can I use Lotrimin antifungal cream on my childrens scalp?
My kids 4 and 7 has a dry patch on their heads my daughter has...
My kids 4 and 7 has a dry patch on their heads my daughter has...
Usually dry, scaly patches of skin on the scalp are more eczema / seborrhea related. Fungal infections of the scalp typically cause hair loss and a bald spot ...
Asked by Teisha M - 5 months ago
Can I use laxatives if I am using antifungal medication?
I plan on taking prune laxatives to drop a few pounds, but I am currently...
I plan on taking prune laxatives to drop a few pounds, but I am currently...
There's no reason you can't use laxatives in relation to creams you are using. However, taking laxatives is a dumb way to lose weight. All you are doing...
Asked by MR. Curioius - 14 months ago
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