Ingredient · dataset v56
Bifonazole and fungal acne
Antifungal · known to help
Why it's known to help
An imidazole that cleared pityriasis versicolor mycologically in a double-blind cream trial; same membrane-blocking route as ketoconazole.
Moderate: a smaller dossier than ketoconazole's — one controlled cream trial plus lab data.
Evidence strength
Strength 2/3
Function
Antifungal
Related antifungal
- Benzoyl Peroxide — Antifungal · known to help
- Ciclopirox — Antifungal · known to help
- Climbazole — Antifungal · known to help
- Clotrimazole — Antifungal · known to help
- Econazole — Antifungal · known to help
- Ketoconazole — Antifungal · known to help
- Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil — Antifungal · known to help
- Miconazole — Antifungal · known to help
Sources
- Hernández-Pérez 1986 — bifonazole cream 1 vs 2 weeks in pityriasis versicolor, double-blind (J Am Acad Dermatol)
- EU CosIng database — search the INCI name
Last reviewed: 2026-10-13 (dataset v56).
Questions
Does Bifonazole help with fungal acne?
It is known to help: An imidazole that cleared pityriasis versicolor mycologically in a double-blind cream trial; same membrane-blocking route as ketoconazole. It is commonly used against Malassezia — that is not a claim that any product treats or cures anything.
Does Bifonazole feed Malassezia?
No: Bifonazole is known to help against Malassezia, not feed it. That is not a claim that any product treats or cures anything.
Is this medical advice?
No. We screen ingredient lists; we never diagnose, treat, or certify products. When in doubt, ask a dermatologist.
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Not medical advice: we screen ingredient lists for potential triggers — we never diagnose, treat, or certify products. Dataset v56.