Abstract

Luliconazole is a novel,optically active,topically applied antifungal imidazole.In vitro and in vivo experimental studies and clinical studies have revealed that luliconazole has a strong wide-spectrum antifungal activity against Dennatophytes spp.,Candida albicans,Malassezia spp.,and some uncommon pathogens including dematiaceous fungi and hyalohyphomycetes.The 50% minimun inhibitory concentration (MIC50)of luliconazole against Trichophyton rubrum can be as low as 0.00024 μg/ml.In Japan,luliconazole 1% cream/solution has been approved for the treatment of superficial fungal infections including dermatophytosis,cutaneous candidiasis,and pityriasis versicolor. Key words: Antifungal agents ; Luliconazole ; Safety; Research

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