Dermatology Handbook
For UK audiences

The essential guide to product selection

Nystaform
Topical antifungals 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

Indications

For the treatment of infected dermatoses where fungal (particularly monilial) and/or bacterial infections are present

Price

  • 30g, £9.50

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.
Canesten Cream
Bayer

Canesten Cream

Used to treat fungal skin infections such as ringworm, athlete’s foot, fungal nappy rash and fungal sweat rash. It is also used to relieve irritation of the vulva (external thrush) or the end of the penis, associated with thrush. The active substance is clotrimazole. Belongs to a group of medicines called imidazoles and is an antifungal agent which 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.