Climbazole, the Glossary
Climbazole is a topical antifungal agent commonly used in the treatment of human fungal skin infections such as dandruff, seborrhoeic dermatitis and eczema.[1]
Table of Contents
13 relations: Antifungal, Azole, Clotrimazole, Dandruff, Dermatitis, Ketoconazole, Miconazole, Over-the-counter drug, Racemic mixture, Seborrhoeic dermatitis, Topical medication, Triclosan, Zinc pyrithione.
- Imidazole antifungals
Antifungal
An antifungal medication, also known as an antimycotic medication, is a pharmaceutical fungicide or fungistatic used to treat and prevent mycosis such as athlete's foot, ringworm, candidiasis (thrush), serious systemic infections such as cryptococcal meningitis, and others.
Azole
Azoles are a class of five-membered heterocyclic compounds containing a nitrogen atom and at least one other non-carbon atom (i.e. nitrogen, sulfur, or oxygen) as part of the ring.
Clotrimazole
Clotrimazole, sold under the brand name Lotrimin, among others, is an antifungal medication. Climbazole and Clotrimazole are Chloroarenes and Imidazole antifungals.
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Dandruff
Dandruff is a skin condition that mainly affects the scalp.
Dermatitis
Dermatitis is inflammation of the skin, typically characterized by itchiness, redness and a rash.
Ketoconazole
Ketoconazole, sold under the brand name Nizoral among others, is an antiandrogen, antifungal, and antiglucocorticoid medication used to treat a number of fungal infections. Climbazole and Ketoconazole are Chloroarenes and Imidazole antifungals.
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Miconazole
Miconazole, sold under the brand name Monistat among others, is an antifungal medication used to treat ring worm, pityriasis versicolor, and yeast infections of the skin or vagina. Climbazole and Miconazole are Chloroarenes and Imidazole antifungals.
Over-the-counter drug
Over-the-counter (OTC) drugs are medicines sold directly to a consumer without a requirement for a prescription from a healthcare professional, as opposed to prescription drugs, which may be supplied only to consumers possessing a valid prescription.
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Racemic mixture
In chemistry, a racemic mixture or racemate is one that has equal amounts of left- and right-handed enantiomers of a chiral molecule or salt.
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Seborrhoeic dermatitis
Seborrhoeic dermatitis is a long-term skin disorder.
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Topical medication
A topical medication is a medication that is applied to a particular place on or in the body.
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Triclosan
Triclosan (sometimes abbreviated as TCS) is an antibacterial and antifungal agent present in some consumer products, including toothpaste, soaps, detergents, toys, and surgical cleaning treatments. Climbazole and Triclosan are Chloroarenes and Phenol ethers.
Zinc pyrithione
Zinc pyrithione (or pyrithione zinc) is a coordination complex of zinc.
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See also
Imidazole antifungals
- Abunidazole
- Bifonazole
- Butoconazole
- Climbazole
- Clotrimazole
- Clotrimazole/betamethasone dipropionate
- Croconazole
- Cyazofamid
- Eberconazole
- Econazole
- Econazole/triamcinolone
- Enilconazole
- Fenticonazole
- Flutrimazole
- Fungerin
- Isoconazole
- Ketoconazole
- Miconazole
- Neticonazole
- Omoconazole
- Oxiconazole
- Sulconazole
- Tioconazole