Cream Guide: Culinary Substitutes & Cosmetic Uses

Cream is a versatile ingredient for making whipped frosting, but it also has diverse medical and cosmetic applications. From urea creams for skin to antifungal treatments, learn the best uses and safety precautions for various topical creams.

Uses of Antifungal Creams

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Timothy Banas

You can use antifungal creams to treat several fungal infections of the skin, including ringworm, athlete's foot, jock itch and yeast infections. Each antifungal cream contains one or more active ingredients, and each fungal infection responds best to a different medication.