Fungal infections of the skin, nails, vagina and mouth are quite common, but are rarely serious and dont usually spread deeper into the body. If you are otherwise healthy and have a normal immune system, it is rare for fungi to affect internal organs. However, fungal infections of the heart, lung, brain, and other organs sometimes do occur. These internal fungal infections can be serious, sometimes life-threatening. An antifungal drug is medication used to treat fungal infections such as athlete's foot, ringworm, candidiasis (thrush), serious systemic infections such as cryptococcal meningitis, and others.
Generic Nizoral is used for treating fungal infections.
More info »Candida is a yeast which is a type of fungus. Small numbers of candida commonly live on the skin. But, certain conditions can cause candida to multiply and cause infection. You are more at risk of developing an internal fungal infection if your immune system does not work properly. Antifungal medicines are different to antibiotics. Antibiotics do not kill fungi. In fact, you are more prone to getting a fungal infection if you take antibiotics. For example, many women develop thrush after taking a course of antibiotics. This is because the antibiotic may kill the normal harmless bacteria that live on your skin or vagina and make it easier for fungi to flourish.