Fungal Skin Infections

47 drugs · 9 OTC · 38 Prescription

Skin Infections

Antifungals for ringworm, athlete's foot, and skin candida

When to see a doctor

Seek care if you notice any of the following

  • If you have a fungal skin infection and your skin starts to bleed or ooze pus, go to your nearest clinic or hospital immediately.
  • If your fungal skin infection is spreading to other parts of your body, such as your face, neck, or hands, go to your nearest clinic or hospital as soon as possible.
  • If you have a fever over 38°C (100.4°F) with a fungal skin infection, go to your nearest clinic or hospital right away.
  • If your fungal skin infection is not improving after using antifungal creams or ointments for 2 weeks, go to your nearest clinic or hospital to see a doctor.
  • If you have a weakened immune system, such as HIV/AIDS, and get a fungal skin infection, go to your nearest clinic or hospital for treatment as soon as possible.

For guidance only: always consult a qualified healthcare provider.

Combination: Corticosteroid, Antifungal, and Antibiotic

Reduces swelling and fights fungal infections

3

Antifungal

Fights fungal infections in the body

7

Clotrimazole

OTC

Vaginal yeast infection (white discharge, itching down below), ringworm, athlete's foot, jock itch, skin fungal infections, oral thrush, nappy rash caused by fungus

26 Nigerian brands

Griseofulvin

Prescription

Ringworm (on the body, scalp, groin, or feet), fungal nail infections, jock itch, athlete's foot, fungal infections of the skin and hair

20 Nigerian brands

Itraconazole

Prescription

Ringworm (body, groin, athlete's foot), fungal nail infections, oral thrush (white patches in the mouth), vaginal yeast infection, skin fungal infections, serious fungal infections of the lungs and body

7 Nigerian brands

Ketoconazole

Prescription

Skin fungal infections (ringworm), jock itch (crotch area fungus), athlete's foot, dandruff and flaky scalp, yeast infections on the skin, fungal infections in the mouth (oral thrush), serious internal fungal infections

56 Nigerian brands

Miconazole nitrate

OTC

Ringworm, athlete's foot (fungus between toes), jock itch (fungus in groin area), yeast infections of the skin, oral thrush (white patches in the mouth), vaginal yeast infection (itching and discharge), fungal nail infections, nappy rash caused by yeast

6 Nigerian brands

Terbinafine

Prescription

Ringworm (body, groin, and foot), athlete's foot, fungal nail infections, fungal skin infections

9 Nigerian brands

Terbinafine Hydrochloride

Prescription

Ringworm (body, groin, and feet), athlete's foot, fungal nail infections, jock itch, skin fungal infections (tinea), and other fungal conditions of the skin

3 Nigerian brands