Department of Oral Medicine, Saveetha University, Chennai, India
Research Article
Topical Antifungals and Systemic Antifungals in the Management of Candidiasis
Author(s): B Vivek Babu and Jayanth Kumar Vadivelu*
Introduction
Candidiasis: A fungal infection typically on the skin or mucous
membranes caused by candida.
Systemic antifungal: There are 3 main classes of systemic antifungals:
the polyene macrolides (Amphotericin B), the azoles (the imidazoles
Ketoconazole and Miconazole and the Triazoles itraconazole and
Fluconazole) and the allylamines (Terbinafine).
Topical antifungal: Antifungal creams, liquids or sprays, These are used
to treat fungal infections of the skin, scalp and nails. They include
Clotrimazole, Econazole, Ketoconazole, Miconazole, Tioconazole,
terbinafine, and amorolfine.
Material and Method:
A cross sectional retrospective study of, study population will 58 patients
visiting Saveetha Dental College and Hospital with oral Can.. View More»
