Ciclopirox for the treatment of superficial fungal infections: a review

Ciclopirox is a broad‐spectrum antifungal agent that also exhibits anti‐inflammatory and antibacterial activity. The lotion and cream formulations of ciclopirox are effective in many types of infection, including tinea corporis/cruris, tinea pedis, cutaneous candidiasis, pityriasis (tinea) versicolo...

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Veröffentlicht in:	International journal of dermatology 2003-09, Vol.42 (S1), p.3-9
Hauptverfasser:	Gupta, Aditya K., Skinner, Alayne R.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Administration, Topical Antifungal Agents - pharmacology Antifungal Agents - therapeutic use Ciclopirox Dermatomycoses - drug therapy Dermatomycoses - microbiology Dose-Response Relationship, Drug Drug Administration Schedule Female Follow-Up Studies Fungi - classification Fungi - drug effects Humans Male Maximum Tolerated Dose Microbial Sensitivity Tests Pyridones - pharmacology Pyridones - therapeutic use Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic Severity of Illness Index Skin Absorption - drug effects Treatment Outcome
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Zusammenfassung:	Ciclopirox is a broad‐spectrum antifungal agent that also exhibits anti‐inflammatory and antibacterial activity. The lotion and cream formulations of ciclopirox are effective in many types of infection, including tinea corporis/cruris, tinea pedis, cutaneous candidiasis, pityriasis (tinea) versicolor, and seborrheic dermatitis. The new ciclopirox gel 0.77% formulation is also indicated for the treatment of seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp, interdigital tinea pedis and tinea corporis.
ISSN:	0011-9059 1365-4632
DOI:	10.1046/j.1365-4362.42.s1.2.x