Dermatology Handbook
For UK audiences

The essential guide to product selection

Canesten Solution
Topical antifungals Bayer

Canesten Solution

Used to treat fungal skin infections such as ringworm, athlete’s foot, fungal infected skin folds (intertrigo) and fungal infections of the outer and middle ear. The solution is particularly suitable for use on hairy skin. The active substance is clotrimazole. Clotrimazole belongs to a group of medicines called imidazoles and is an antifungal agent which fights the cause of fungal skin and ear infections.

Indications

To treat all fungal skin infections due to dermatophytes, yeasts, moulds and other fungi. It is particularly suitable for use on hairy skin and in fungal infections of the outer ear (otitis externa) and middle ear (otomycoses).

Price

  • 20ml, £2.54

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