Dermatophyte is a term given to three types of fungus, Microsporum, Epidermophyton and Trichophyton, which cause skin infections in people. Isoconazole nitrate is also active against some gram-positive bacteria such as Staphylococcus, micrococcus and streptococcus. The cream is applied topically to the infected area. Possible side effects include itching burning, redness, dry or flaky skin and tingling. Serious side effects include pain, swelling, open sores and rash: if you experience any of these symptoms you should contact your physician immediately.
astringent in the Pharmaceutical Industry (ÉstrÉªndÊÉnt) An astringent is a drug or lotion that causes contraction of body tissues, checks blood flow, or restricts the secretion of fluids. The action of an astringent is characterized by contraction of bodily tissue. An astringent is used to treat bleeding and stop the flow of blood. An astringent is a drug or lotion that causes contraction of body tissues, checks blood flow, or restricts the secretion of fluids.
sharpen verb [T] (ABLE TO CUT). C2 to make something âsharp or âsharper: My âpencil is âblunt-I'll have to sharpen it.figurative The âcompany is âcutting âproduction âcosts in an âattempt to sharpen âits âcompetitive âedge (= in âorder to âimprove how âcompetitive it is). More examples. 1  I need to sharpen that â knife.