anti-fungal
Treats yeast infections
Anti-fungal describes substances or treatments that kill fungi or inhibit their growth.
Anti-fungal medications treat infections like athlete's foot, ringworm, and yeast infections: The doctor prescribed an anti-fungal cream.
Also spelled antifungal.
As a noun, an anti-fungal is such a substance: Try an over-the-counter anti-fungal.
Fungal infection of feet
- ringwormFungal skin infection
- jock itchFungal groin infection
- tineaDermatological fungal infection
- candidiasisYeast-caused fungal infection
thrush · mycosis · paronychia · cutaneous · skin infection · oral thrush
Rich milk fat
- ointmentMedicated skin cream
- topicalCurrently relevant or newsworthy
- lotionLiquid skin moisturizer
- gelWobbly semi-solid substance
powder · spray · shampoo · nail lacquer · suppository · tablet · capsule · solution
Practices maintaining cleanliness
- moisture controlManaging water vapor levels
- breathable fabricsTextiles permitting air circulation
- ventilationCirculation of fresh air
- disinfectionEliminating pathogens from surfaces
prophylaxis · barrier · sanitation · shower shoes · dehumidifier · air circulation
Topical antifungal medication
- ketoconazoleAntifungal pharmaceutical agent
- fluconazoleAntifungal medication, generic form
athlete's foot
Fungal infection of feet
candidiasis · thrush · mycosis · paronychia · cutaneous · skin infection · oral thrush
cream
Rich milk fat
gel · powder · spray · shampoo · nail lacquer · suppository · tablet · capsule · solution · pessary
hygiene
Practices maintaining cleanliness
- moisture controlManaging water vapor levels
- breathable fabricsTextiles permitting air circulation
- ventilationCirculation of fresh air
disinfection · prophylaxis · barrier · sanitation · shower shoes · dehumidifier · air circulation
miconazole
Topical antifungal medication
- ketoconazoleAntifungal pharmaceutical agent
- fluconazoleAntifungal medication, generic form
mold
Form-giving container
spores · musty · moisture · water damage · basement · bathroom · grout · caulk · sealant · bleach
- protectantssunscreen, sealant, coating, preservative, finish
anti-fungalantibacterial
Kills or inhibits germs
antiviral · antiparasitic · antimalarial · bactericidal · antihelminthic