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What is Naftin, and what is it used to treat?
Naftin is a brand of the antifungal medicine naftifine. It’s used on the skin to treat fungal infections, especially athlete’s foot (tinea pedis), and it can also be used for other common skin fungal problems such as ringworm (tinea corporis) and jock itch (tinea cruris).
How is Naftin usually applied?
Naftin is typically used as a topical medication (applied to the affected skin area). Treatment is usually continued for long enough to clear the infection and help prevent it from coming back, even if symptoms improve sooner. Follow the dosing directions on the prescription label or package instructions.
When should someone avoid using Naftin or get medical advice?
Get medical advice before using Naftin if the rash is severe, spreading quickly, very painful, or if there are signs of bacterial infection (such as pus or worsening redness). Also, don’t use it on broken skin unless your clinician specifically tells you to.
Are there other uses besides fungal skin infections?
Naftin is an antifungal, so its use is for dermatophyte (fungal) skin infections, not for bacterial infections or viral skin conditions.
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