Dermatology Handbook
For UK audiences

The essential guide to product selection

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Nizoral
Topical antifungals Janssen-Cilag

Nizoral

Nizoral contains ketoconazole, which has a potent antimycotic action against dermatophytes and yeasts. Ketoconazole cream acts rapidly on pruritus, which is commonly seen in dermatophyte and yeast infections

Indications

Cream: for topical application in the treatment of dermatophyte infections of the skin, such as tinea corporis, tinea cruris, tinea manus and tinea pedis infections due to Trichophyton spp., Microsporum spp. and Epidermophyton spp. Nizoral 2% cream is also indicated for the treatment of cutaneous candidosis (including vulvitis), tinea (pityriasis) veriscolor and seborrhoeic dermatitis caused by Malassezia (previously called Pityrosporum) spp. Shampoo: for the prevention and treatment of infections in which the yeast Malassezia (previously called Pityrosporum) is likely to be involved, such as dandruff, seborrhoeic dematitis and tinea (pityriasis) versicolor

Price

  • 30g cream, £4.24
  • 120ml shampoo, £21.50

Topical antifungals

All Topical antifungals
Canespro Fungal Nail Treatment Set
Bayer

Canespro Fungal Nail Treatment Set

Topical treatment for the removal of fungally infected parts of toenails and fingernails. Clinically proven to remove the infected part of the nail in 2-3 weeks. Urea ointment softens the part of the nail infected by fungus. The plasters are used to cover the treated nail. The scraper is used to remove the softened infected parts of the nail.
Canesten Athlete’s Foot 1% w/w Cream
Bayer

Canesten Athlete’s Foot 1% w/w Cream

The active substance clotrimazole belongs to a group of medicines called imidazoles and is an antifungal agent which fights the cause of fungal skin infections.
Canesten Bifonazole Once Daily Athlete’s Foot 1% w/w Cream
Bayer

Canesten Bifonazole Once Daily Athlete’s Foot 1% w/w Cream

Once daily treatment of athlete's foot with active substance bifonazole. Bifonazole belongs to a group of medicines called imidazoles and is an antifungal agent that fights the cause of fungal skin infections.
Daktarin
McNeil Products

Daktarin

Daktarin contains miconazole nitrate, an imidazole antifungal agent that may act by interfering with the permeability of the fungal cell membrane. It possesses a wide antifungal spectrum and has some antibacterial activity
Mycota
Thornton & Ross

Mycota

An SLS free, 2-in-1 leave on emollient and wash that adds moisture to the skin for the relief of flaking dry skin conditions.
Nystaform
Typharm

Nystaform

Nystaform contains a combination of nystatin and chlorhexidine. Nystaform is a fungistatic and fungicidal antibiotic, primarily effective against Candida albicans. Chlorhexidine is active against a wide range of bacteria