Tratamiento tópico de las micosis cutáneas superficiales

The present article discusses the mechanisms that patients should develop to prevent dissemination of the infection and accelerate its cure, as well as the indications for exclusively topical treatment. In addition, the main topical antifungal agents currently used (nystatin, imidazoles, allylamines, morpholines and ciclopirox olamine) are reviewed and their mechanism of action, spectrum of activity and presentation are discussed. The various therapeutic schemes used in the topical treatment of cutaneous, oral and genital candidiasis, pityriasis versicolor and some dermatophytoses, specifically tinea corporis, pedia, cruris and manum, onychomycosis and inflammatory tinea are also discussed.