Antifungal & Antimicrobial Skin Treatments

Product comparison

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Overview

Antimicrobials and antifungals are agents in cream, ointment, lotion, spray or powder form that may be topically applied to the skin for the treatment of superficial skin infections. These products may also be formulated with ingredients that provide a moisture barrier.

Features

Skin care products containing antimicrobial or antifungal agents feature the following general performance properties and attributes:
• Treats fungal, yeast or bacterial infections
• May help prevent infection in high-risk patients or areas
• May be formulated with ingredients to soothe irritated skin
• May provide moisture barrier protection

Indications

Antimicrobial or antifungal agents are indicated when a fungal, yeast or bacterial infection is diagnosed or strongly suspected. Judicious prophylactic use may be indicated if the risk of infection is increased due to invasive procedures, viral or metabolic diseases, chemotherapy or radiotherapy, prolonged corticosteroid therapy or environmental exposure (e.g., diarrhea).