Oxiconazole
Encyclopedia
Oxiconazole nitrate is an antifungal
medication typically administered in a cream or lotion to treat skin
infection
s such as athlete's foot
, jock itch
and ringworm. It can also be prescribed to treat a skin rash known as Tinea versicolor
, caused by systemic yeast overgrowth (Candida).
Mixich, G.; Thiele, K.; 1986, .
Antifungal
* Antifungal medication, a medication used to treat fungal infection s such as athlete's foot , ringworm, candidiasis, etc.* Antifungal protein, a protein family* an adjective referring to a fungicide compound...
medication typically administered in a cream or lotion to treat skin
Skin
-Dermis:The dermis is the layer of skin beneath the epidermis that consists of connective tissue and cushions the body from stress and strain. The dermis is tightly connected to the epidermis by a basement membrane. It also harbors many Mechanoreceptors that provide the sense of touch and heat...
infection
Infection
An infection is the colonization of a host organism by parasite species. Infecting parasites seek to use the host's resources to reproduce, often resulting in disease...
s such as athlete's foot
Athlete's foot
Athlete's foot is a fungal infection of the skin that causes scaling, flaking, and itch of affected areas. It is caused by fungi in the genus Trichophyton and is typically transmitted in moist areas where people walk barefoot, such as showers or bathhouses...
, jock itch
Jock itch
Tinea cruris, also known as crotch itch, crotch rot, Dhobie itch, eczema marginatum, gym itch, jock itch, and ringworm of the groin in American English is a dermatophyte fungal infection of the groin region in either sex, though more often seen in males...
and ringworm. It can also be prescribed to treat a skin rash known as Tinea versicolor
Tinea versicolor
Tinea versicolor is a condition characterized by a rash on the trunk and proximal extremities. Recent research has shown that the majority of Tinea versicolor is caused by the Malassezia globosa fungus, although Malassezia furfur is responsible for a small number of cases...
, caused by systemic yeast overgrowth (Candida).
Mixich, G.; Thiele, K.; 1986, .
External links
- MedlinePlus - Oxiconazole