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Ciclopirox is a topical anti-fungus agent which is a kind of anti-fungal drug (antibiotic and antimicrobial).

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

Drug Class

Topical anti fungus drug

Brands

Loprox • Penlac

Side Effects

Common

Itchy rash
Itching or burning
Burning sensation
Ingrown toenail
Itchy skin

Treats

Jock itch
5
1 review
Ringworm (tinea)
3
1 review
Athlete's foot
2.5
4 reviews

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Has anyone had success with the penlac (ciclopirox) treatment ?

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Is ciclopirox olamine cream ok for my nose?

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Is it possible to get ciclopirox cream over the counter?

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Any natural cure for serborrhea around the nose and eyebrows besides ciclopirox?

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Ciclopirox drug completely eradicates infectious HIV from cell cultures......how true is this?

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Can the use of loprox (ciclopirox) cream on the face to treat tinea V cause breakouts ?

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Are there any foot creams OTC like prescription cream ciclopirox?

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Is it okay to use hair products when i am on loprox (ciclopirox) shampoo for seborrheic dermatitis?

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Hi a have Tinea versicolor on my face and nose don't have a lot of spots mostly on nose can I put loprox (ciclopirox) cream all over my face ?

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Hi I have naturally oily skin an developed tinea versicolor on face and nose what is the best treatment is loprox (ciclopirox) cream on the face ok ?

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Is loprox (ciclopirox) cream ok to use on my mild to oily skin on face to treat tinea versicolor or is the gel version better ?

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A 49-year old female asked:

For over 4yrs I have taken a full course of SPORANOX (itraconazole) and applied DAKTARIN TINKCHA, am now using CICLOPIROX to treat my fingernail fungus?

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Is Clotrimazole 1% cream equally effective as Loprox (ciclopirox) gel .77% for fungus between breasts? Is it safe to apply cornstarch on the area to keep it dry?

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My dermo told me that the reddish area between my breasts is caused by a fungus. Loprox (ciclopirox) is too expensive. Would Lotrimin (clotrimazole) 1% cream be equally good?

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