antifungal

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an·ti·fun·gal | \ ˌan-tē-ˈfəŋ-gəl

, ˌan-ˌtī-

Definition of antifungal

: destroying fungi or inhibiting their growth : fungicidal, fungistatic

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Recent Examples on the Web Its antibacterial and antifungal properties help to remove dead skin (A.K.A. the cause of dandruff) from the scalp and thoroughly cleanse your hair. — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 17 May 2022 Yeast infections can be treated with antifungal medications, but always talk to your doctor before trying any over-the-counter products, Dr. Tanouye says. — Alyssa Jung, Good Housekeeping, 2 May 2022 These ingredients also act as antifungal and antibacterial agents that cool and soothe the skin from irritation and itchiness after exfoliating. — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 16 May 2022 Since then, his life has been a whirlwind of medications and complications, including pulmonary embolisms and failed antifungal treatments. — Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2022 Unlike some of the others on this list, this maximum-strength dandruff shampoo uses the antifungal selenium sulfide as its anti-dandruff ingredient. — Anthea Levi, Health.com, 24 Sep. 2021 But this towel's cotton fibers are infused with copper, which has natural antibacterial and antifungal properties. — Petra Guglielmetti, Health.com, 11 Mar. 2022 The bill specifies that 10% or more of the funding is required to be put toward the development of antifungal products. — Cami Parrish, The Arizona Republic, 18 Jan. 2022 Bayer recalled its antifungal sprays Tinactin and Lotrimin on Oct. 1. — NBC News, 10 Nov. 2021 See More

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