Best antifungal medicine according to redditors
We found 73 Reddit comments discussing the best antifungal medicine. We ranked the 42 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 73 Reddit comments discussing the best antifungal medicine. We ranked the 42 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
I've had KP since I was a kid and am finally getting handle on it in my 30s. My current routine is glycolic lotion twice a day, creams on the affected areas 3-4 times a day, and then physical exfoliation and using zinc or sulfur soap a couple times a week to keep the bumps at bay. But since skincare is YMMV, here's the exhaustive list of almost two decades of treatment, in case some of these other things will work for you!
100% of the items can be purchased via Amazon in the US - it's pretty much the only way I shop.
Beginner Level
If your KP has just appeared, focus on physical+chemical exfoliation and moisturizing. Look for lotions with the following ingredients:
Paula's Choice and Derma Doctor's KP duty both work well because they combine a few of these, but you can also get Amlactin, Eucerin and Glytone which are more focused on a single ingredient. Nearly all of the Eucering, Gold Bond, Cetaphil, etc. creams that work have one of the above ingredients, so take a look at the back of the bottle or on CosDna to figure out what works best for you. Prescription creams include Carmol 40 and Ammonium Lactate in higher concentrations.
Physical exfoliation includes:
My dermatologist also recommended moisturizing CONSTANTLY, which really helped smoothe my arms. According to his instructions, "constantly" meant that I needed to be able to feel the lotion on my skin 24/7 for at least 3 weeks, which for me meant a new layer of cream every hour or two. Pretty much any moisturizing lotion or cream will do. I'm partial to [CeraVe Moisturizing Cream] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B013GDK3SQ/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1) (creams are less watered down than lotions, and this one drys down wonderfully, leaveing my skin feeling buttery but not sticky). Lush dream cream and Aveeno are also faves.
Intermediate Level
If a bit of exfoliation and moisture aren't working, you might want to consider if there are other skin conditions making your KP worse. For example, it turned out for me I had some fungal skin issues that made my KP bumps more inflamed. Topical steroids can help, but use with care as they can cause skin thinning. Try adding something with the following ingredients in to see if any of the following work. Also talk with your derm about getting a mild prescription treatment that might include an antibacterial or steroid component.
As others have mentioned, sunlight also helps. Either give yourself 15 minutes of sun a day or look into UV treatments.
Finally, consider dietary factors – for me cutting out dairy, sugar, and gluten when I really want crystal clear skin makes a big difference. Adding healthy oils and fats to your diet can also improve skin quality.
Advanced Level
I not only have KP, but years of scarring and redness (Post Inflammatory Erythema, or PIE) from picking at the bumps when I was younger. Laser treatments have almost 100% gotten rid of this and made my arms the smoothest and clearest they've been in almost two decades. However, these are pricey (for me, ~$200 a treatment and it took 4) and a serious time commitment. But if nothing else works, consider it.
Other Tips
You could probably skip the cost of a walk-in and just buy some clotrimazole anti fungal cream. There's no harm in using the antifungal cream, even if you don't have a fungal infection. And if you do have a fungal infection, your doctor will likely prescribe clotrimazole anyways. I'd skip the middle man, if I were you. It typically takes 5-7 days to for anti fungal creams to work, by the way, so don't be disheartened if the infection isn't going away at day 4. https://www.amazon.com/Clotrimazole-Antifungal-Compare-Lotrimin-Ingredient/dp/B013PGADAW/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1510942845&sr=8-3&keywords=clotramizole&dpID=51htkGxN3DL&preST=_SX300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch&th=1
Hi! I lost ~120lbs at one point and I suffer from a disease called Lipedema, so I'm familiar with the skinfold issues.My dermatologist told me that it's often/usually yeast that gets between the skin folds. That sounds icky, but it's part of your normal skin flora. It just tends to flourish and go a little crazy in warm, dark, moist places (like skin folds).I was prescribed antifungal powder (Zeasorb with Miconazole Nitrate) to keep it dry and kill the baddies, without feeding them the way cornstarch would. If you wind up with a lot of ingrowns that get very blistery (this happens to me on one of my shins of all places) you may have a secondary bacterial infection from the skin being compromised, either the skin barrier getting damaged from irritation or from popping something or from shaving that area. Neosporin on those will help for certain kinds of bacteria and most people have that laying around, so you can try that out. If it doesn't work, you can try washing with hibiclens (chlorhexidine gluconate, it's the stuff you bathe with before surgery, available at any drugstore) and that will take care of most other bacteria. In the event that neither of these things help, you may have something that requires a prescription (like staph), or you may have hidradentits suppurativa, which requires a different prescription.
https://www.amazon.com/Lotrimin-Antifungal-Miconazole-Treatment-Clinically/dp/B001V9N61Y/ref=sr_1_5_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1541602881&sr=8-5&keywords=miconazole+powder Here is the OTC version of the powder (which is the same strength as my prescription btw). In the summer, the stuff is a godsend and I even put some in my bra so I don't get sweaty and irritated under my boobs.
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Good luck, and the cocoa butter may not be the ideal moisturizer for those regions you are describing. Yeast really likes certain fatty acids and derivatives, and you may be exacerbating the problem without realizing it. Amlactin, which is a body lotion which contains a fairly high percentage of alpha-hydroxy acids, can help lighten up discoloration on the body over time by gently exfoliating the area. WARNING HOWEVER: Don't use amlactin on parts of your body that are still irritated, because it will sting on broken skin. Something simple and designed to be hypoallergenic and non-irritating is what you should use until then (eucerin, cerave, cetaphil, vanicream - that sort of stuff)
This version of Amlactin contains ceramides to help condition the skin and restore your natural moisture barrier.https://www.amazon.com/AMLACTIN-Alpha-Hydroxy-Ceramide-Restoring-Fragrance/dp/B00BX57IOC/ref=sr_1_6_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1541603088&sr=1-6&keywords=amlactin
Hey there! Is there any accompanying redness? If so, it sounds like it could be sebhorraic dermatitis. I have it pretty bad in the folds of my nose. My derm recommended this ointment and it's helped get it under control, though there is still some redness.
I really like trinket boxes, such as the silver/mirrored kind you can get at places like TJ Maxx or Home Goods. That's how I store my perfume samples.
If you have a lot of samples and/or want more visibility, you can use what's usually listed as a nail polish rack. There are a lot of different styles available on Amazon.
I might be a skin condition. I wouldn't jump straight to vagisil but instead try an OTC antifungal made for athlete's foot/jock itch. This stuff is like 1/10 the cost of what you'd normally buy in the store for the same active ingredients and it comes in a giant tube
If that doesn't do the job after a week or so, talk to a doctor.
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My boyfriend has been battling this, we found a soap on Amazon that really clears it right up. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LR94EXM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
He’s also discovered my blow dryer and has been playing with that when naked, so there’s another idea.
I just got this one, which had very good reviews and has so far seemed accurate and in working order to me. I don't know if they have it on the Canadian Amazon, though. It also doesn't do body fat % etc.
Oh man, I feel your pain!
I haven’t tried the Gold Bond brand powder, I will give it a shot. Do you by any chance have a link to the Under Armor bra you like?
If it helps, this is the anti fungal powder I was using: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001V9N61Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_iUP4AbYPBRNX0
I don’t like using an anti fungal daily, though my doc seemed to be ok with it. I do find that it works waaaaay better than anti-fungal creams when I have an infection, because it dries things up instead of turning the whole area into a slippery mess the way anti-fungal creams do.
One, I'd get a scale and a measuring tape. You can get one easily at an art or craft supply store. You'll want to be measuring yourself at the beginning of this journey! This is my scale and it works fantastically for the price, and this is a fine tape measure.
Also, try calorie counting for as long as you can stand it. It is good in the beginning to understand just how much you are taking in and where those calories are coming from. It gets tedious after a few weeks or months but by that time you hopefully know what foods are bad, what foods are good, and what good portions are. You'll get a sense for how much you should eat.
Also do NOT beat yourself up for slipping up and eating too much. If you eat too much EVERY day, it's bad. If you eat too much once at a party, it's OK, get up, get back on track. Many people give up because they experience a minor slip-up and then believe they'll never be able to lose weight. You just have to stomp through those barriers and keep going. You'll be healthier and happier for it!
Also I recommend you r/fitness. You'll look like an AWESOME skinny-ass mofo if you gain some muscle during your weight loss!
Good luck!
My Pocketderm derm told me to buy this OTC stuff for it, I can't remember what it was exactly but it wasn't a cold sore like I thought it was. It comes and goes for me and I'm about to buy it. I hate it so much.
I use this https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0011DQMHA/ otherwise I get wicked jock itch.
I've been using this one - Omega Ultra Slim Digital Bathroom Scale (Amazon link) - for the past three weeks, and I'm very satisfied. I can't speak to its accuracy, but it gives consistent values, so that works for me.
I like these clippers for hams
And the description sounds like a possible fungal infection, so you might try terbinafine (Lamisil) Confirm with a vet if possible, but I know that not everyone has the opportunity.
You of course should get it checked out, but I disagree that this seems like a text book case of HSV2. Your itching rather than severe pain is also unusual.
It is more consistent with simple perianal itching that can be relative yeast overgrowth. If there is some time before you can get tested, try treating it. It will not hurt and it may cure the problem. (Once again, you should get tested, if you have concerns).
Antifungal
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I thought I was the only one. What metal bar are you using? My barbell is black zinc plated (rogue ohio bar), and I think I might be slightly allergic to it or the patina that has formed in the center. My spots usually worsen after front squats, around the rack position on my collar bones.
I've used this to make them disappear over time and it seems to work.
With all of that said, I really should see a dermatologist about it, since my mom (nurse), and brother (doctor) both didn't know what it was.
DISCLAIMER: I am not a doctor.
Instead of a regular old doctor, go see a Dermatologist. Not sure if it's available in the Netherlands, but ZocDoc is an excellent way to find a good doctor.
I do martial arts and once in a blue moon, our gym will run rampant with ringworm. I HIGHLY recommend that you keep tubes of Miconazole and Clotrimazole handy to neutralize any early signs in the future. I lather those on ANYTHING that may even potentially be a ringworm. So far, so good.
Your pictures certainly look like ringworm. Skip the home remedies, stick to science.
I misspelled it, "ben wa balls" sorry. And the link is safe for work, just two balls in a box. They're meant for strengthening your hands, I think. As for the ball pit idea, I'd never thought of it like that, but yeah, basically. :)
I originally got the balls because I was worried that with all the rough sex and large insertions I'd end up suffering from prolapse (don't look it up at work- but it's something ALL women need to worry about, way too many end up with this problem from not exercising enough). We then discovered that just two are awesome for sex.
We thought we'd invented something amazing, but a quick google search told us that Indians have been fucking with ben wa balls for centuries. If you want to try inserting anything along side your penis, this would be my #1 suggestion. Though if she's tight go for a smaller size than the ones I linked to, they are about 1in diameter each. If she wears them during the day and plays with them, it will help her muscles stay fit. They usually come in sizes significantly smaller than that in sex shops.
I completely understand your sentiment about vaginal and intimacy. As for the intimacy, there are times when we have some non intimate fucking (like doggy style- it's less cuddly) , but we have particular positions which I at least find very intimate. We also spend a lot of time cuddling and kissing throughout the day. I'm a feedee, so when he cooks for me or hand feeds me, that's another form of intense intimacy for me... I feel like a freak admitting to that last part because I suspect most people don't experience this.
I'm completely aware that if I stop and take a break from sex, then my body will more or less return to normal, but I really enjoy what I'm doing (and apparently I'm not too weird because we've got some pretty good reactions from the fisting/large insertion community). My current goal is for my vagina to permanently sag open, and my husband is equally into the idea. :)
This stuff can be a godsend for crotch and underboob areas.
How about something like this? [spray powder] (http://www.amazon.com/Odor-Eaters-Foot-Sneaker-Spray-Powder/dp/B00005LOGY/ref=pd_sim_hpc_6)
Hey, you can try home remedies or natural Toe nail eliminator. It's really effective and i have also tried this. This is made form natural ingredients and safe for use. If you want then you can buy here.
Hahaha. Sorry about your table mate, and thanks for the heads up. I will avoid said product. I already got a cool room vaporizer that had a blue LED in it and does either water or water with scents in it.
I'm aware of the price on Amazon, I only paid $5 for mine.
I take this prenatal, and it has probiotics in it!
I have been taking these since January. Kinda made me queasy at first but I take them on empty stomachs every day (not by choice, just by schedule). My SO & Step son got a REAL BAD cold the last couple weeks and I was fine! I swear it was these lol.
Get the dry powder version of what you are going to use. The powder will keep the area drier, obviously, but this has a major impact compared to the creams which keep it moist. I’m learning this right now right now.
Also experimenting with this sulfur soap but not sure of the results yet.
I take Nested prenatal multivitamins. You just need one a day and I take it on an empty (and very sensitive) stomach every morning with no issues! I love them. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00U040XOO
I'm taking Nested Naturals and I like them quite a bit. I normally have trouble with multis but I can take these on an empty stomach with no problem. And they aren't too hard to swallow.
Pal who wrote the loooong post about malassezia suggested using DOGGIE WIPES on your face cause they have ketoconazole in them. The Nizoral shampoo has the same active and has been the most effective thing I've tried so far for my bumps. Is this absolutely insane or worth a shot? I've been looking for an alternative to the shampoo cause it's so drying, but cannot find a cream with ketoconazole. I may try another anti-fungal product but I'm scared it will not be as effective. Here's a link to the doggie wipes.
Just for funsies, here's a link to the cream I'm considering. Any opinions/guidance on this is appreciated. Thanks!! ✨
I've been meaning to get odor-eater insoles for a while, but I keep forgetting. I just got a new pair of flats though, so I need to do it before they get rank.
I've used this foot spray before and it works pretty good too (for the stank, I've never had to deal with athletes foot, luckily).
clotrimazole cream
If I could get this right now, I would..But somewhat more realistically, this for /u/pwolter0
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I just started my weight loss journey last week and bought this guy to keep track. Seeing the numbers was painful, but the scale seems to be extremely consistent and has a big, bright LCD display for the early morning when you can't quite see straight.
The active ingredient was Tolnaftate, an antifungal. Any spray with tolnaftate will do the trick.
Although, it's not discontinued, you can still get it.
I wear heavy boots at work, and no matter how much I washed my feet and in between toes, used a boot dryer after work, and changed socks, I would still get athletes foot. I started using the tinactin spray every day before I put on my socks, and the results are amazing. No more athletes foot, period. I highly recommend it.
http://www.amazon.com/Zeasorb-Absorbent-Powder-Antifungal-Treatment/dp/B0001Z995G
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I spray my shoes with [odor eaters spray powder] (http://www.amazon.com/Eaters-Antibacterial-Sneaker-Spray-Powder/dp/B00005LOGY) which kills bacteria and fungus growing in your shoe, eliminating the smell. It also adsorbs any excess moisture after air drying them.
This odor eater foot spray is the only thing I've found that works for my feet. I just spray and let it dry. My feet get sweaty but not nearly as stinky. But loafer socks are your best bet. They help a lot. You may have to try a couple to find the right no-show for your type of shoe though.
I'm having a hard time understanding what I'm looking at in the picture, but I can almost guarantee based on the location and itching this is a fungal infection. You could try some antifungal cream like this one and see of that cures it http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0001Z995G?vs=1