Uncomplicated skin infections account for almost 200 million physician-office visits in the USA annually. Treating these infections is estimated to cost in excess of US$350 million each year.

Pharmac will next year fully fund a cream to treat fungal skin infections which it says will benefit almost 800 people. Econazole nitrate 1 percent cream - branded as Pevaryl - can be rubbed onto ...

Some antifungal creams that may help with the infection ... Anyone who suspects that a child has a skin infection should seek medical advice immediately. Bacteria, viruses, and fungi can infect ...

Triamcinolone acetonide 0.025%, 0.1%, 0.5%. Treat infection if present; discontinue if infection persists or worsens. Do not use near eyes, or on diaper dermatitis or pre-existing skin atrophy.

You may have a compromised skin barrier, according to board-certified dermatologist Dr. Terrence Keaney. Instead of grabbing your usual body lotion or face moisturizer, try a cream made to support ...

Winters make hydration and face creams even more important for your skin. Dry skin during winter can further lead to irritation and skin-related infections. So, we’ll explore some of the best ...

Ringworm is a skin or nail infection caused by fungus. It spreads through skin-to-skin contact and is very contagious. It’s usually treated with antifungal cream or pills. To help prevent ...

• Topical treatments: Over-the-counter 1% hydrocortisone cream can help with mild flare-ups. For more severe cases, pediatricians may prescribe stronger topical steroids or calcineurin inhibitors.

A search was conducted to find clinical trials of topical antimicrobials for uSSSI. The MEDLINE database was searched for articles from 1966 through to August 2007 using the subject terms 'topical ...