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Ciclopirox (Loprox) gel for superficial fungal infections.
Skin Therapy Lett. 2004 Aug-Sep; 9(7):4-5, 9.ST

Abstract

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+Show Affiliations

Gupta AK
Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, Sunnybrook and Womens College Health Sciences Centre (Sunnybrook site), University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Bluhm R
No affiliation info available

MeSH

Administration, TopicalAntifungal AgentsCanadaCiclopiroxDermatomycosesDose-Response Relationship, DrugDrug Administration ScheduleFemaleGelsHumansMalePrognosisPyridonesRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicSeverity of Illness IndexTreatment Outcome

Pub Type(s)

Journal Article
Review

Language

eng

PubMed ID

15334276

Citation

Gupta, A K., and R Bluhm. "Ciclopirox (Loprox) Gel for Superficial Fungal Infections." Skin Therapy Letter, vol. 9, no. 7, 2004, pp. 4-5, 9.
Gupta AK, Bluhm R. Ciclopirox (Loprox) gel for superficial fungal infections. Skin Therapy Lett. 2004;9(7):4-5, 9.
Gupta, A. K., & Bluhm, R. (2004). Ciclopirox (Loprox) gel for superficial fungal infections. Skin Therapy Letter, 9(7), 4-5, 9.
Gupta AK, Bluhm R. Ciclopirox (Loprox) Gel for Superficial Fungal Infections. Skin Therapy Lett. 2004 Aug-Sep;9(7):4-5, 9. PubMed PMID: 15334276.
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