title: New topical agents for dermatophytosis.
abstract: Several new synthetic antifungal agents have recently become available for topical use. Reported experiences with haloprogin, miconazole and clotrimazole are reviewed. Topical preparations of these agents are nonirritating and effective in the treatment of superficial fungus infections. They are effective in the management of tinea versicolor and cutaneous candidiasis as well as dermatophytosis.
mesh_terms: D000935:Antifungal Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002179:Candidiasis, Cutaneous / Q000188:drug therapy; D003022:Clotrimazole / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003881:Dermatomycoses / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008825:Miconazole / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D009824:Ointments; D010647:Phenyl Ethers / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014010:Tinea Versicolor / Q000188:drug therapy; D014047:Tolnaftate / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D000935:Antifungal Agents; D009824:Ointments; D010647:Phenyl Ethers; D014047:Tolnaftate; D008825:Miconazole; D003022:Clotrimazole