Topical antifungal used in treatment of Taenia carports
(Tolnaftate) (766-KDT 6th)Topical antifungal agents -Tolnaftate, Undecylenic acid, Benzoic acid, Quiniodochlor, Ciclopirox, Olamine, Sodium thiosulfateTolnaftate - effective drug for T. cruris and T. carporis - most cases respond in 1-3 weeks, because of poor penetrability it is less effective in T. pedis and other hyperkeratinized lesions* for the same reason it is ineffective in T. capitis-involving scalp and tinea unguim-involving nails
Tolnaftate
Itraconazole
Fluconazole
Griseofulvin
Infection