Benzoic Acid
Uses
Benzoic Acid is used in the treatment of skin infections and fungal infections, nzoic Acid is also used for the treatment of inflammation caused by burns, insect bites, fungal infections, or eczema.
How it Works
nzoic Acid stops the growth and spread of the fungus by preventing the fungal cells to make their cell membrane which then causes cell death and prevents such fungal infections from occurring.
Common Side effects
Some of the potential side effects of Benzoic acid can include the symptoms below;
Facial swelling,
Allergic reaction,
Skin Irritation,
Application site redness,
Application site irritation,
Shortness of breath
Oxiconazole topical
Uses
Oxiconazole is used in the treatment of fungal infections.
How it Works
Oxiconazole works by stopping the growth of fungus. Oxiconazole prevents the fungus from making their protective covering, thus this kills the fungal cells and stops the infection from spreading.
Common Side effects
Patients who take Oxiconazole topical may suffer from such side effects;
Burning,
Itching