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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Editor’s tip: The treatment also contains sweet almond oil, which has antifungal properties that can help reduce dandruff.
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Jenny Berg, Allure, 1 Jan. 2025
Bioactive substances in aloe vera, including aloe emodin and salicylic acid, have known antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and immunity-enhancing properties that may be useful for treating psoriasis.20 These substances may improve redness and scaling associated with psoriasis.
—Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 10 Sep. 2024
Despite treatment with antifungal medication in the hospital, both men unfortunately died as a result of the infection.
—Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
Instead, antifungal treatments, typically fluconazole or amphotericin B, are used to treat some cases of the illness.
—Sara Moniuszko, CBS News, 5 Sep. 2024
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Jenny Berg, Allure, 1 Jan. 2025
Bioactive substances in aloe vera, including aloe emodin and salicylic acid, have known antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and immunity-enhancing properties that may be useful for treating psoriasis.20 These substances may improve redness and scaling associated with psoriasis.
—Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 10 Sep. 2024
Despite treatment with antifungal medication in the hospital, both men unfortunately died as a result of the infection.
—Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
Instead, antifungal treatments, typically fluconazole or amphotericin B, are used to treat some cases of the illness.
—Sara Moniuszko, CBS News, 5 Sep. 2024
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“Antifungal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antifungal. Accessed 8 Jan. 2025.
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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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