Miconazole cream is an antifungal medication primarily used to treat a variety of skin infections caused by fungi, including athlete’s foot (tinea pedis), jock itch (tinea cruris), ringworm (tinea corporis), cutaneous candidiasis (yeast infections of the skin), and tinea versicolor (a fungal infection that causes discolored patches on the skin)[1][2][3][4][5][6][7].
- Athlete’s foot (tinea pedis): A fungal infection affecting the skin of the feet and between the toes[3][4].
- Jock itch (tinea cruris): Fungal infection of the skin in the groin area[2][4].
- Ringworm (tinea corporis): Fungal skin infection causing a red, scaly rash on various parts of the body[3][4][5].
- Candidiasis of the skin: Yeast infection of moist areas such as the groin, abdominal folds, sub-mammary folds, intergluteal fold, and between fingers or toes[1][6].
- Tinea versicolor: A fungal skin infection that leads to light or dark patches[1][7].
Miconazole cream may also be used as a complementary treatment for diaper dermatitis complicated by candidiasis and is indicated for use in both adults and children (including infants in some cases) depending on the specific product formulation[1][6].
The medication works by disrupting the structure of the fungal cell membrane, stopping the growth of fungi that cause infection[4][5].
It is important to use miconazole cream as directed by the product label or a medical professional and to complete the full course of treatment even if symptoms improve earlier[4][6].
References
- [1] Miconazole: Uses, Interactions, Mechanism of Action – DrugBank
- [2] miconazole nitrate 2 % topical cream – Kaiser Permanente
- [3] Miconazole topical – Uses, Side Effects, and More – WebMD
- [4] Miconazole Topical: MedlinePlus Drug Information
- [5] Miconazole – Wikipedia
- [6] MICONAZOLE, cream – MSF Medical Guidelines
- [7] Miconazole topical Uses, Side Effects & Warnings – Drugs.com
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