Question 1

What is the definition or description of: naftin allergy?

Accepted Answer

Naftin (Naftifine) is an antifungal medication.  An allergy occurs when your body’s immune system creates antibodies to a foreign substance causing a reaction that can be mild to severe.  For potential adverse effects see:  http://www.rxlist.com/naftin-cream-drug.htm

Question 2

Which topical medication is the best for tinea mannum? i have been using naftifine for more than two weeks twice a day, not so much improved. should i change medicine and start using terbinafine cream? it is available in my house?

Accepted Answer

The dermatologist or the doc who diagnosed your hand rash would be best to weigh in case there was no response to naftifine. Diagnosis might have to be questioned or therapy escalated to systemic antifungal (pills).

Question 3

Naftin (naftifine) 2% cream, what is it for?

Accepted Answer

It is used to treat fungal infections such as, ringworm, athlete’s foot, and jock itch.

Question 4

Which is best for balanitis, naftin (naftifine) or nizoral?

Accepted Answer

Nizoral has a broader spectrum of antifungal coverage than naftin (naftifine). Naftin (naftifine) indicated for trichophyton fungal infections (athlete's foot, jock rash) whereas Nizoral also covers candida (yeast) fungal infections which is commonly associated with balanitis.

Question 5

Big toenails removed. dr prescribed naftin (naftifine) 2% 45g for 8 months on the nail bed. that seems way too long. box says 2 weeks. thoughts?

Accepted Answer

Actually 8 months of therapy for a fungus nail involving the great toes is not a long time since it takes about a year for the nail to completely regrow.  Topical treatments however have limited benefit.  Oral antifungals like Lamisil (terbinafine) have produced better outcomes.  Current literature supports pulse dosing over the course of a year.

Question 6

Is naftin (naftifine) cream effective against nail fungus?

Accepted Answer

Naftin (naftifine) is not effective therapy against nail fungus.  In fact, no topical creams or lotions have any beneficial effect against this infection.  The only moderately effective remedy for nail fungus infection is a pill one takes for several months.  Two such medications are terbinafine and diflucan.

Question 7

For nail fungus in one toe which has lost nail, my dr prescribed naftin (naftifine). everything i read says topicals don't work. should i ask for oral med?

Accepted Answer

one nail is not necessary right away. Give the topical medication some time and a chance to work/ In some cases the topicals might be enough to rid of the fungus, make sure as the nail grows, you keep filing it down to reduce the thickness and allow the topical to penetrate better. Remember, oral medications come with added risks so consult your doctor.

Question 8

Which is better for toe nail fungus - naftin (naftifine) or econazole nitrate?

Accepted Answer

Topical creams don't really work on toenail fungus.  The fungus isn't this problem--creams just can't penetrate the nails very well. Nail fungus is a challenge as over the counter topical medications don't work very well either--they have a small warning on the label "do not use on scalp or nails", required by the fda.  Oral medications or lasers work best, but nothing works 100% of the time.

Question 9

Can allergy medicine (i.e. zyrtec) become ineffective after a while?

Accepted Answer

A tolerance to zyrtec may have developed.  Switching to Allegra or Claritin (loratadine) for a while may help.  Once those stop working going back to zyrtec may work.

Question 10

What can i do for a medicine allergy?

Accepted Answer

If it is an extreme necessity, and there are no alternatives, and you don&#x27;t know whether this an allergic reaction or an adverse drug reaction (side effect), see an allergist/immunologist for evaluation and possible desensitization to the said drug for treatment of a particular disease episode, good luck

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Which topical medication is the best for tinea mannum? i have been using naftifine for more than two weeks twice a day, not so much improved. should i change medicine and start using terbinafine cream? it is available in my house?

Naftin (naftifine) 2% cream, what is it for?

Which is best for balanitis, naftin (naftifine) or nizoral?

Big toenails removed. dr prescribed naftin (naftifine) 2% 45g for 8 months on the nail bed. that seems way too long. box says 2 weeks. thoughts?

Is naftin (naftifine) cream effective against nail fungus?

For nail fungus in one toe which has lost nail, my dr prescribed naftin (naftifine). everything i read says topicals don't work. should i ask for oral med?

Which is better for toe nail fungus - naftin (naftifine) or econazole nitrate?

Can allergy medicine (i.e. zyrtec) become ineffective after a while?

What can i do for a medicine allergy?

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