Ciclopirox inhibits the transport of essential elements in the fungal cell, disrupting the synthesis of DNA, RNA, and proteins.
It is available in a number of formulations:
- Ciclopirox 1% shampoo is used for treatment of seborrheic dermatitis.
- Ciclopirox cream, gel, or suspension for tinea pedis, tinea corporis, tinea cruris, cutaneous candidiasis, and tinea versicolor