Ciclopirox Therapeutic Cheat Sheet
Ciclopirox is the only hydroxypyridone antifungal agent with a unique mechanism of action differentiating it from other antimycotic agents. Unlike the azole-antifungals which block the sterol synthesis in the fungal cell membrane, ciclopirox functions by chelating cations resulting in the degradation of fungal cells, as well as proposed anti-inflammatory properties. It is available in a variety of …
Ciclopirox is the only hydroxypyridone antifungal agent with a unique mechanism of action differentiating it from other antimycotic agents. Unlike the azole-antifungals which block the sterol synthesis in the fungal cell membrane, ciclopirox functions by chelating cations resulting in the degradation of fungal cells, as well as proposed anti-inflammatory properties. It is available in a variety of …
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Hair loss is a frequent concern for patients visiting the dermatologist, especially in patients with pigmented skin types. Kinky or coiled hair has an innate fragility that makes African Americans especially prone to hair …