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Skin diseases such as fungus, ringworm, athlete’s foot and tinea versicolor certainly make people feel uncomfortable. Because this disease makes the skin feel very itchy, making you often scratch the skin.
In fact, skin diseases can be treated easily and quickly by using medication, one of which is miconazole. This medicine is commonly used by people to treat itching caused by skin diseases.
So, what are the benefits of miconazole? So what are the side effects of this drug? Read the complete discussion below.
Benefits of Miconazole
Miconazole is an antifungal drug that can treat a number of fungal infections on the skin, such as athlete’s foot, ringworm, and candidiasis. This medicine is in the form of a cream, ointment, or gel so it is not for consumption, but is used by rubbing it onto itchy skin (external medicine).
Reported by the WebMD website, miconazole can also be used to treat other skin problems, such as pityriasis versicolor (tinea versicolor), which is a fungal infection that causes the skin on the neck, chest, arms or legs to become darker or lighter.
Miconazole is an azole antifungal which functions to prevent the growth of fungus on the skin. The way miconazole works is by damaging the membrane structure in fungal cells, this causes the cell membrane to no longer function properly, causing fungal cells to lose potassium and other compounds.
How to Use Miconazole
Because it is an external medicine and comes in the form of a cream or ointment, how to use miconazole is quite easy. Quoting the Cleveland Clinic, the way to use it is to apply miconazole to the part of the skin that is itchy due to a fungal infection.
However, there are several things that must be considered before using miconazole. Check it out below:
Wash the part of the skin that has a fungal infection with clean water. Dry the part of the skin that has been cleaned with a clean towel until dry. Wash your hands first using soap before applying miconazole to the skin. Dry your hands using a clean towel or tissue. Apply enough miconazole cream or ointment to the itchy part of the skin. then spread it evenly with your fingers. After applying miconazole, wash your hands again using clean water and soap until there is no remaining cream or ointment sticking to it.
Do the above method twice a day. If you are not sure, you can consult a doctor or pharmacist first when buying miconazole. Don’t forget to read the instructions for use.
Miconazole Side Effects
Even though it can eliminate fungal infections on the skin, miconazole can also cause side effects. Please remember that this side effect is not felt by everyone, so it only occurs in a few cases.
So, what side effects arise from using miconazole? Check out the following:
Burning sensation on the skin Itching Irritation Swelling Appearing lumps like pimples on the skin Blistered skin Peeled skin
If the side effects above continue to occur while using miconazole, you should immediately go to the doctor for further treatment. Because, in some cases patients can experience more serious side effects, such as:
RashItching or swelling on the face, tongue and throat Severe dizziness Shortness of breath
Even so, this side effect is quite rare in patients who use miconazole. However, if the side effects above continue to occur, then immediately see a doctor for consultation and treatment.
That’s the discussion about miconazole, starting from the meaning, benefits and side effects. Hopefully this article can be useful for detikers.
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2023-11-07 14:31:29
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