antifungal
adjective
an·ti·fun·gal
ˌan-tē-ˈfəŋ-gəl 
ˌan-ˌtī-
ˌan-ˌtī-
: destroying fungi or inhibiting their growth : fungicidal, fungistatic
antifungal
noun
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If pad rash leads to a secondary fungal or bacterial infection, your healthcare provider will prescribe topical or oral antifungal medication or antibiotics to treat and eliminate the infection.
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Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 16 Sep. 2024
One such compound is rapamycin, first discovered on the soil of Easter Island, due to its antifungal properties.
—João Medeiros, WIRED, 27 June 2024
Alternatively, lemon juice has natural antibacterial and antifungal properties.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Aug. 2024
Tea tree oil: Tea tree oil is known for its antifungal and antibacterial properties, which can help reduce dandruff and promote a healthier scalp.18 To use tea tree oil for hair care, mix a few drops with a carrier oil and massage into the hair and scalp.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 17 Aug. 2024
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Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 16 Sep. 2024
One such compound is rapamycin, first discovered on the soil of Easter Island, due to its antifungal properties.
—João Medeiros, WIRED, 27 June 2024
Alternatively, lemon juice has natural antibacterial and antifungal properties.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Aug. 2024
Tea tree oil: Tea tree oil is known for its antifungal and antibacterial properties, which can help reduce dandruff and promote a healthier scalp.18 To use tea tree oil for hair care, mix a few drops with a carrier oil and massage into the hair and scalp.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 17 Aug. 2024
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“Antifungal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antifungal. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.
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antifungal
1 of 2 adjective
an·ti·fun·gal
ˌant-i-ˈfəŋ-gəl, ˌan-ˌtī-
: destroying fungi or inhibiting their growth : fungicidal, fungistatic
antifungal drugs
antifungal activity
antifungal therapy
antifungal
2 of 2 noun
: an antifungal agent
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