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Ciclopirox (Loprox) gel for superficial fungal infections.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  15334276     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Ciclopirox (Loprox) is a broad-spectrum antifungal medication that also has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. Its main mode of action is thought to be its high affinity for trivalent cations, which inhibit essential co-factors in enzymes. Clinical trials have shown that ciclopirox gel is a successful treatment for seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp as well as for tinea pedis. Adverse effects are generally mild and include a skin-burning sensation, contact dermatitis, and pruritus. Ciclopirox is indicated in the US for the treatment of tinea pedis, tinea corporis, pityriasis versicolor, seborrheic dermatitis, and cutaneous candidiasis.
Authors:
A K Gupta; R Bluhm
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Skin therapy letter     Volume:  9     ISSN:  1201-5989     ISO Abbreviation:  Skin Therapy Lett.     Publication Date:    2004 Aug-Sep
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2004-08-30     Completed Date:  2004-09-22     Revised Date:  2007-11-15    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9891441     Medline TA:  Skin Therapy Lett     Country:  Canada    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  4-5, 9     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, Sunnybrook and Womens College Health Sciences Centre (Sunnybrook site), University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Administration, Topical
Antifungal Agents / therapeutic use*
Canada
Dermatomycoses / diagnosis*,  drug therapy*
Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
Drug Administration Schedule
Female
Gels
Humans
Male
Prognosis
Pyridones / therapeutic use*
Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
Severity of Illness Index
Treatment Outcome
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Antifungal Agents; 0/Gels; 0/Pyridones; 29342-05-0/ciclopirox

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