Drugs used to treat fungal infection of the skin and nails

10 Drugs used to treat fungal infection of the skin and nails 

There are many topical treatments available of varying efficacy. 

Most of them are available as over-the-counter or pharmacy medicines but some are available only on prescription. Proprietary names are given where appropriate. Because podiatrists are likely to be treating fungal infections of the feet, some prescription-only antifungal drugs have been added to the list of exemptions for qualified podiatrists registered with the Health Professions Council (see Chapter 14). 

The first three of the following drugs are available in many preparations as over-the-counter medicines. An example of each is given. 

Undecenoates are mixtures of similar fatty acids with antifungal activity. Preparations should be protected from light as this denatures them. They have a peculiar odour (similar to sweat) that is difficult to mask. Preparations of undecenoates are available as over-the-counter medicines, for example Mycota. 

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