Evidence-based information on fungal infection treatments

Prevention

Tips and products to prevent fungal infections.

Medical Overview

An antifungal medication, also known as an antimycotic medication, is a pharmaceutical fungicide or fungistatic used to treat and prevent mycosis such as athlete's foot, ringworm, candidiasis (thrush), serious systemic infections such as cryptococcal meningitis, and others. Such drugs are usually obtained by a doctor's prescription, but a few are available over the counter (OTC). The evolution of antifungal resistance is a growing threat to health globally.

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News & Research

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Medical Xpress Apr 15, 2026

Drug-resistant fungi prompt a five-step global plan ahead of WHO's 2026 update

Drug-resistant fungi prompt a five-step global plan ahead of WHO's 2026 update  Medical Xpress...

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US News Health Jun 30, 2026

Best Yeast Infection Relief Pharmacist Ranked | U.S. News

Best Yeast Infection Relief Pharmacist Ranked | U.S. News  US News Health...

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Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network - Mar 9, 2026

Think you might have athlete’s foot? Here’s how to treat and prevent it. - Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network -

Think you might have athlete’s foot? Here’s how to treat and prevent it.  Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network -...

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EurekAlert! May 27, 2026

The Universitat Jaume I and GEA Biotechnology develop an antifungal aqueous suspension to prevent fungal infections in crops and fruit during the pre- and post-harvest stages

The Universitat Jaume I and GEA Biotechnology develop an antifungal aqueous suspension to prevent fungal infections in crops and fruit during the pre-...

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Contagion Live Jan 13, 2026

Invasive Fungal Disease in Transplantation: Prevention in a Shifting Landscape

Invasive Fungal Disease in Transplantation: Prevention in a Shifting Landscape  Contagion Live...

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Health: Trusted and Empathetic Health and Wellness Information Apr 30, 2026

Dermatologists Agree: These OTC Treatments Banish Toenail Fungus Fast

Dermatologists Agree: These OTC Treatments Banish Toenail Fungus Fast  Health: Trusted and Empathetic Health and Wellness Information...

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Cleveland Clinic Health Essentials Feb 11, 2026

How To Get Rid of Ringworm: A Quick Guide

How To Get Rid of Ringworm: A Quick Guide  Cleveland Clinic Health Essentials...

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Fierce Pharma Apr 27, 2026

Mundipharma, CorMedix eye antifungal expansion after Rezzayo trial win

Mundipharma, CorMedix eye antifungal expansion after Rezzayo trial win  Fierce Pharma...

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