Everything You Know About Common Antifungals

Antifungal meds are your best friend, men. They are! They're going to tackle so many fungal infections. They kill fungus and stop it from growing too. Most of you, men, get this kind of med as a cream or ointment. It goes on your skin! Your hair too, sometimes! That said, you know this: there are tablets too! Obviously, men, you've got to get your doc on board here. They'll go over all your options and give you the best instructions. Yes, the best instructions!

The oral prescription for yeast infections is so great here, so great. Your antifungal meds also work as a dandruff treatment. Yes, it's true! You'll see antifungals as a prescription dandruff shampoo. Antifungal medicines for athlete's foot are there too! And men? The best antifungal medicine is out there. You've just got to understand the common ones and discuss things with your doc! So easy!

Clotrimazole

Clotrimazole is on the table here, men. It's so very strong, this antifungal. It is! This med treats pityriasis. It handles fungal skin infections like ringworm and athlete's foot too. Win! You'll get this antifungal as a topical ointment. Yes, that's one you apply to your skin! Men, many of you, so many, are going to apply this one 2 times a day. You can't put a bandage on it, though. Let it air out! Obviously, you know you've got to wash your hands once you've put it on. If you're getting this one for a yeast infection in your throat or mouth? Men, you'll get oral tablets! Yes! Dissolve them in your mouth one at a time, with up to 5 a day. That's going to take about 30 minutes per tablet.

Hold up! Men, you know the side effects. Watch for vomiting, itching, upset stomach, and nausea. Your mouth is likely going to be a bit uncomfortable too. Call your doc about these side effects. Do this when your infection sticks around for longer than 4 weeks. Get on the phone! Get an appointment!