Naftin Cream Description

Tinea pedis, tinea cruris, and tinea corporis may sound fancy, when in fact these are the Latin names for athlete’s foot, jock itch, and ringworm, respectively. These are fungal infections that can cause itching, rashes, and scaly patches that can infect anyone when given the slightest opportunity and they are contagious.

Naftin Cream or generic Naftifine Hydrochloride is a prescription medication applied topically that will help you stop the fungal infection and prevent it from affecting the rest of your family, friends, or co-workers. The generic alternative is not manufactured by the company that makes the brand product.

Target the Fungal Cell Membranes

Once applied as directed, Naftin Cream will be absorbed by your skin cells and work its way into the affected area. As an allylamine, Naftifine Hydrochloride inhibits an enzyme called squalene epoxidase which is important for the biosynthesis of an essential sterol, namely ergosterol, that fungi require in order to grow. Ergosterol is a component of the fungal cell membranes so if there is no ergosterol, the membranes are unstable and develop holes and the cell contents leak out .

Conditions Treated by Naftin Cream

Athlete’s foot does not just affect athletes, anyone can get this fungal infection. Fungi thrive wherever there is a warm, dark, moist environment, and what better place than sweaty feet or the groin area. Locker rooms, swimming pools, and public showers are a prime spot for becoming infected or passing it on to others.

Ringworm is also a fungal infection and has nothing at all to do with a worm. This skin infection usually begins as a raised itchy circle of skin with a scaly border. As the patch size grows, the center heals and it now resembles a ring shape. Treatment with Naftin Cream has been shown to work faster than most topical antifungals.

Before Naftin Cream is Prescribed

To avoid any risks to your unborn or nursing baby, tell your doctor if you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or are breast feeding before applying Naftin Cream. Discuss other medical conditions or allergies with your doctor and list any current OTC or Rx drugs you take or use, including herbal remedies and dietary or vitamin supplements so it can be determined if Naftin Cream is right for you.

Naftin Cream Precautions

Once applied, do not wrap or cover the treated area unless told otherwise by your doctor. Do not get Naftin Cream in your eyes, mouth, nose, or any mucous membranes, and wash your hands before and after applying Naftin Cream. Do not share this, or any of your medications with others. Not for pediatric use unless otherwise indicated by your doctor.

Possible Side Effects of Naftin Cream

• Itching
• Dryness
• Stinging upon application

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• Nizoral Cream
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