Ingredient · dataset v56
Econazole and fungal acne
Antifungal · known to help
Why it's known to help
An imidazole that beat placebo in a 126-patient tinea versicolor cream trial (97% vs 62% response).
Moderate: an older single trial; honest about its age.
Evidence strength
Strength 2/3
Function
Antifungal
Also listed as
Econazole Nitrate
Related antifungal
- Benzoyl Peroxide — Antifungal · known to help
- Bifonazole — Antifungal · known to help
- Ciclopirox — Antifungal · known to help
- Climbazole — Antifungal · known to help
- Clotrimazole — Antifungal · known to help
- Ketoconazole — Antifungal · known to help
- Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil — Antifungal · known to help
- Miconazole — Antifungal · known to help
Sources
- Vicik et al. 1984 — econazole nitrate cream vs placebo in tinea versicolor (97% vs 62% response)
- EU CosIng database — search the INCI name
Last reviewed: 2026-10-13 (dataset v56).
Questions
Does Econazole help with fungal acne?
It is known to help: An imidazole that beat placebo in a 126-patient tinea versicolor cream trial (97% vs 62% response). It is commonly used against Malassezia — that is not a claim that any product treats or cures anything.
Does Econazole feed Malassezia?
No: Econazole 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.