In dermatology, antifungals are commonly used to treat superficial fungal infections of the skin, hair, and nails. These infections can be caused by various fungi, such as dermatophytes, yeasts, and molds.

There are two main types of antifungals: topical and systemic.Topical antifungals used in dermatology include azoles (such as clotrimazole, miconazole, and ketoconazole), allylamines (such as terbinafine), and polyenes (such as nystatin and amphotericin B). Systemic antifungals include azoles (such as fluconazole, itraconazole, and voriconazole), echinocandins (such as caspofungin and micafungin), and polyenes (such as amphotericin B).

This module will provide an overview of the different classes of antifungal agents used in dermatology, their mechanism of action, indications, contraindications, adverse effects, and drug interactions.

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2. Wolverton, Stephen E. Comprehensive Dermatologic Drug Therapy. 4th edElsevier, 2020.