Skin Irritation Products
a.k.a. Antifungal Products, Rash Products, Jock Itch Products
Overview: SKIN IRRITATION PRODUCTS are used to treat red, itching skin and possible fungal infections.
A TOPICAL ANTIFUNGAL product treats fungal infections on the skin such as athlete’s foot, jock itch, and vaginal yeast infections by killing the fungus or stopping the growth of the fungus.
A TOPICAL ANTI-ITCH product treats a variety of skin rashes, symptoms of hemorrhoids or rectal irritation by blocking the allergic reaction by minimizing or preventing the body's reaction to irritants and preventing or reducing irritation and swelling.
What Thielen Student Health Center Can Do For You: The Health Care Professionals at Thielen Student Health Center can help you choose an appropriate product for your symptoms.
TOPICAL ANTIFUNGAL products available over the counter will include 1 or more of the following ingredients:
Miconazole (Micatin, Monistat)
Clotrimazole (Lotrimin)
Tolnaftate (Tinactin)
Terbinafine (Lamisil AT)
Butenafine (Lotrimin Ultra)
Clotrimazole (Lotrimin, Gyne-Lotrimin)
TOPICAL ANTI-ITCH products available over the counter will contain 1 or more of the following ingredients:
Hydrocortisone cream, ointment, or lotion
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) cream
Calamine
Last update: 26 Feb 2008
For more information, please contact:
Iowa State University
Thielen Student Health Center
515-294-5801
