Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 43(4 Suppl), S57-S69 (2000-10-29)
Ciclopirox is a synthetic hydroxypyridone antifungal agent. In contrast to the azoles, glucuronidation is the main metabolic pathway of ciclopirox; therefore interactions with drugs metabolized via the cytochrome P450 system are unlikely Ciclopirox is also distinct from the common systemic
International journal of dermatology, 45(1), 66-69 (2006-01-24)
Seborrheic dermatitis is a chronic superficial fungal infection of the skin, particularly affecting sites rich in sebaceous glands. Although the precise etiology of seborrheic dermatitis is uncertain, yeasts of the genus Malassezia are known to play a causative role. Ciclopirox
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 43(4 Suppl), S96-102 (2000-10-29)
Ciclopirox nail lacquer solution 8% has been shown to be effective in the treatment of dermatophyte onychomycosis of mild to moderate severity Other studies report the effectiveness of ciclopirox nail lacquer in onychomycosis caused by Candida sp and nondermatophyte molds.
Ciclopirox: an overview.
A K Gupta
International journal of dermatology, 40(5), 305-310 (2001-09-14)
International journal of dermatology, 42 Suppl 1, 3-9 (2003-08-05)
Ciclopirox is a broad-spectrum antifungal agent that also exhibits anti-inflammatory and antibacterial activity. The lotion and cream formulations of ciclopirox are effective in many types of infection, including tinea corporis/cruris, tinea pedis, cutaneous candidiasis, pityriasis (tinea) versicolor, and seborrheic dermatitis.