Antifungal creams help kill off fungal cells. They treat fungal infections that have affected the skin or nails and are not meant to be ingested or used internally. Fungal infections of the skin are much less severe than internal ones, which is why you can purchase antifungal creams over the counter.
You can get a fungal infection pretty much anywhere on your body, but it’s very common for people to get fungal infections on their feet. A weak immune system is a risk factor that can make people more susceptible to contracting fungal infections.
We’ve put together information on what to consider when selecting an antifungal cream in our shopping guide, where you’ll also find symptom information for the most common fungal infections and tips to help you cope.