Best antifungal remedies according to redditors
We found 48 Reddit comments discussing the best antifungal remedies. We ranked the 27 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 48 Reddit comments discussing the best antifungal remedies. We ranked the 27 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
Since others have commented that it may be fungal, one way to find out quickly is to put Lamisil cream on it and see if the redness goes down. You can find it in any grocery/drugstore near you. (We used it for my daughter’s acne and saw improvement after one treatment.)
Yes. But you can get a lifetime supply of antifungal cream for $9 and it usually goes away in a couple days.
https://www.amazon.com/Boxes-Pro-Ex-Antifungal-Cream-Clotrimazole/dp/B004R4HKS0/ref=sr_1_22?keywords=clotrimazole&qid=1573799041&s=hpc&sr=1-22
My big toenail got totally ruined by fungus because I left it untreated for 2+ years. Tbh I didn't know what it was and thought it'd go away on its own.
A year ago, during my trip to Bali, I was in the water so much that half of my toenail actually fell off! This is when I finally started doing research and treating it. I went through a 9 month phase where I slacked off because I was traveling a lot, which is why you see it get much worse. But about 3 months ago I decided I've had enough and took this to the next level. I've been extremely proactive in my routine and am finally seeing results!!! It's a lot of work but it's really encouraging to see improvements.
Here's how I'm doing it:
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
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.
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 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.
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.
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!
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
Anti-itch
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 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.
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.
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.
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 use this https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0011DQMHA/ otherwise I get wicked jock itch.
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)
It could be seborrheic dermatitis, especially considering moisturizing isn't helping, and it's occurring on the oily parts of your face. You could visit your dermatologist, or try some home remedies for it. I personally use this antifungal cream, but I also had success with salicylic acid (before I became allergic to it D:), and vitamin C serums.
Sorry to hear about that. Did you notice it helped at all? If you were on it less than a week then it was probably hard to tell.
Did they suggest lowering the dosage? You could lower to half a pill to see if the dizziness went away or at least got better enough you could still take it.
There are at least one or two other pills available that might not have the same side effect. Sulphur compounds can be antifungal but hard on the stomach. It can be worth going back and discussing options with them. Try a different doctor if the first one wasn’t very communicative. If it was a general doctor you could try to see a dermatologist instead.
For now use one of the over-the-counter creams until you can see someone. Anything with turbinafine for two weeks and see if the skin on your hands feels better. If no change switch to tolnaftate or clotrimazol. These are the active ingredient names, not brand names in case it helps.
I normally don't recommend soaking, but in this case since you really want some results, I'd recommend soaking just your fingertips in a mix of 50/50 bleach and water. Don't put your whole hand in it because it will over-dry the skin. Just tip the infected nails, not your pinky for example, because it looks good. Just the fingernails in a cup with the bleach/water for a minute, no longer. Then use the OTC cream like a moisturize and go about your day. Once a day only for a month and see if you notice any improvement. You can use a small bowl and only need to add enough to cover the nails. Throw it out each time, aka don’t re-use it. Let your doctor know you're doing this and stop if they tell you to depending on any prescriptions they give you.
Is Terrasil soap available where you live? It might be worth a try in addition to the OTC cream.
But start with the bleach soak and the OTC cream to see if it helps first since these items are cheap and easy to find.
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.
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clotrimazole cream
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).
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