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

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this

39 year experience in Internal Medicine

Drug Class

Topical anti fungus drug

Brands

Loprox • Penlac • Sebiprox

Side Effects

Common

Itchy rash
Itching or burning
Burning sensation
Ingrown toenail
Itchy skin

Treats

Ringworm (tinea)
3.3
60 reviews
Athlete's foot
3.3
71 reviews
Jock itch
3.1
62 reviews

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A 31-year old asked:

Is there any side effect from this loprox (ciclopirox)?

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A 40-year old asked:

Is it possible to get ciclopirox cream over the counter?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 33-year old male asked:

What is the definition or description of: Penlac allergy?

1 doctor answer • 11 doctors weighed in

A 33-year old male asked:

What is the definition or description of: Loprox allergy?

1 doctor answer • 9 doctors weighed in

A 31-year old asked:

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

1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

A 45-year old asked:

Will loprox (ciclopirox olamine) be effective to treat balanitis?

2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in

A 18-year old male asked:

Can I use other shampoo before or after using ciclopirox shampoo?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 38-year old asked:

Can i get ciclopirox olamine cream over the counter?

1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

A 26-year old male asked about a 33-year old female:

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

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A 36-year old asked:

Is ciclopirox olamine cream ok for my nose?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 48-year old asked:

Does ciclopirox shampoo grow your hair?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 47-year old asked:

Specifically for athletes foot, can u use penlac (ciclopirox)?

3 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in

A 43-year old female asked:

Im on loprox (ciclopirox) shampoo, can I use conditioner during the hair washing?

2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in

A 24-year old male asked:

Does Ciclopirox 0.77 % work for treating foreskin cuts, dry foreskin/tight foreskin?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 45-year old asked:

What do you suggest if my hair roots are inflamed. I use ciclopirox and zpto containing shampoo.how long can I use it continually?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 25-year old female asked:

Can I use conditioner in my hair on wash day after using Ciclopirox shampoo? Do I go without conditioning for now on? It is my first time using?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 59-year old female asked:

Can you use a conditioning rinse on the day you use Ciclopirox shampoo? Also, on the days between using the Ciclopirox shampoo. What kind of shampoo and conditioner should you use? Should you use a dandruff shampoo at all?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 26-year old male asked:

Is lotrimim ultra or loprox (ciclopirox) more affective for athletes foot fungus?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 38-year old asked:

Are there any foot creams OTC like prescription cream ciclopirox?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 37-year old asked:

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

1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

A 29-year old male asked:

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

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 26-year old male asked:

Which is the most effective cream for seborrheic dermatitis facial region ( ketocanzole 2% , ciclopirox 1%, or pimecrolimus 1%)?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 38-year old asked:

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

2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in

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?

3 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in

A 24-year old male asked:

Doctors I am really sorry but I applied clobetasole and ethanol and ciclopirox olamine on my scrotum because it got itchy is it gonna be just fine??? thanks a lot?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 34-year old female asked:

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

2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in

A 41-year old asked:

Does penlac (ciclopirox) or tea trea oil cure toenail or foot fungus?

3 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in

A 29-year old male asked:

Oily products can make tinea versicolor worse .. Can loprox (ciclopirox) cream applied on face make it worse ?Is it an oily cream it contains mineral oil !

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 34-year old female asked:

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?

1 doctor answer • 7 doctors weighed in

A 29-year old male asked:

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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