title: Update on therapy for superficial mycoses: review article part I.
abstract: Superficial fungal infections of the hair, skin and nails are a major cause of morbidity in the world. Choosing the right treatment is not always simple because of the possibility of drug interactions and side effects. The first part of the article discusses the main treatments for superficial mycoses - keratophytoses, dermatophytosis, candidiasis, with a practical approach to the most commonly-used topical and systemic drugs , referring also to their dosage and duration of use. Promising new, antifungal therapeutic alternatives are also highlighted, as well as available options on the Brazilian and world markets.
authors.affiliation: Rubem David Azulay Institute of Dermatology, Santa Casa de Misericórdia do Rio de Janeiro.
authors.forename: Maria Fernanda Reis Gavazzoni
authors.initials: MF
authors.lastname: Dias
authors.forename: Maria Victória Pinto
authors.initials: MV
authors.lastname: Quaresma-Santos
authors.forename: Fred
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Bernardes-Filho
authors.forename: Adriana Gutstein da Fonseca
authors.initials: AG
authors.lastname: Amorim
authors.forename: Regina Casz
authors.initials: RC
authors.lastname: Schechtman
authors.forename: David Rubem
authors.initials: DR
authors.lastname: Azulay
mesh_terms: D000935:Antifungal Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003881:Dermatomycoses / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000382:microbiology; D006801:Humans; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D000935:Antifungal Agents