Ingredient · dataset v56
Miconazole and fungal acne
Antifungal · known to help
Why it's known to help
An imidazole active against Malassezia furfur isolates in vitro, with lesion reduction in the guinea-pig dermatitis model.
Moderate: lab + animal basis; the human PV dossier is thinner than the big-3 shampoo actives.
Evidence strength
Strength 2/3
Function
Antifungal
Also listed as
Miconazole 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
- Econazole — Antifungal · known to help
- Ketoconazole — Antifungal · known to help
- Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil — Antifungal · known to help
Sources
- Van Gerven & Odds 1995 — six imidazoles vs M. furfur in vitro + guinea pig model (Mycoses)
- EU CosIng database — search the INCI name
Last reviewed: 2026-10-13 (dataset v56).
Questions
Does Miconazole help with fungal acne?
It is known to help: An imidazole active against Malassezia furfur isolates in vitro, with lesion reduction in the guinea-pig dermatitis model. It is commonly used against Malassezia — that is not a claim that any product treats or cures anything.
Does Miconazole feed Malassezia?
No: Miconazole 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.