RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN ANTIFUNGAL THERAPY

There have been many advances during the past few years relating to th e treatment of superficial fungal infections. This article focuses on recent developments, particularly in oral therapy, but in topical ther apy as well. First, the newer agents (especially fluconazole, itracona zole, and terbinafine) are reviewed, and then the use of these agents in many disorders is discussed, with emphasis on tinea corporis or cru ris, tinea pedis, tinea capitis, and onychomycosis.