Antimicrobials: Antifungals

Clotrimazole, Miconazole, Ketoconazole: Active against dermatophytes, malassezia and candida. These are available OTC or can be prescribed.

Terbinafine: Fungicidal against dermatophytes and fungistatic against yeast. Available OTC or can be prescribed.

Tolnaftate: Effective against most dermatophytes, no activity against candida. Available OTC.

Nystatin: Active against yeast (candida) but not dermatophyte infections. Prescription only.

Ciclopirox olamine: Broad spectrum activity against dermatophytes and yeast, as well as both Gm+ and Gm- bacteria. Also has anti-inflammatory properties. Available as Rx only as a cream, shampoo, or nail lacquer.

Efinaconazole: Active against dermatophytes and candida. Used for onychomycosis as a 10% solution. Prescription only.