Fungal disease of the skin and nails currently are highly known and researched although they are still widely spread and are considered serious diseases. The determination of the type of fungal disease is not an easy objective for a medical professional due to a wide variety of the possible pathogens. In cases when the condition is not treated it may develop into a severe form causing: lymph inflammation, vein inflammation and etc.

In cases of systemic fungal infections the only possible treatment may consist in using a specialized preparation which is prescribed by your health care provider after careful consideration. All of the possible antimycotic drugs can be divided in the following groups:

• Preparations used internally like: Diflucan (fluconazole), Lamisil (terbinafine)
• And preparations for external use: Clotrimazole, Isoconazole and etc

The main effects that the antimycotic drugs express are inhibition of growth and replication of fungal cells. These preparation are indicated to be taken once a day or even once week for the patient to feel comfortable about his therapy. The main thing that a patient should know when he is being treated for a fungal infection is that an early stop of the therapy may cause the disease to reoccur, so the discontinuation of the treatment should only happen after the doctors approval and a second thorough check up. Another important point during the treatment with antimycotics is personal hygiene, if indicated by your doctor less contact with water may be needed or a thorough everyday wash to increase the peeling of the skin in specific external cases.

Like all the drugs antimycotics may cause specific side-effects which are:

• Gastrointestinal disorders: constipation or diarrhea, nausea and etc
• Haemopoietic function disorders in rare cases
• Allergic reactions of different origin

If you have any additional questions regarding the drugs on our site pleas do not hesitate to consult our pharmacists on the matter.