What is the generic name of medicines used to cure fungal infections in the skin?

my skin has ben infected for 6 years now. i don't know how to cure it. please help me with this problem.

1)Nystatin 2)Mycostatin 3) Amphoterecin 4) Grisofulvin and 5) Hamycin are the five generic names of anti fungal anti biotics. They are sold with different names in different countries and by different companies.

This is not going to help you any but if you have jungle rot/ athletes feet urine prevents this and also treats it in the crudest manner.

Miconazole

have you seen a MD? and is it a fungi like athletes foot?? or like a yeast infection elsewhere? you can try tinactin or any other over the counter antifungal- it may sting-if you are diabetic or have been on antibiotics you really need to see and MD- w antibiotics- eat lactobacillus found in yogurt or milk w it in it- blainelabs.com has a few different antifungals- check it out-D

Overview

Most people are familiar with infections and diseases caused by bacteria and viruses, but many are unaware that there is a whole set of disorders related to infections by fungi (singular: fungus). Many of these fungal infections affect the skin.

Doctors give some fungal infections of the skin the general name "tinea." Superficial fungal infections are found in the top layers of the skin and mucous membranes, the hair, and the nails. Examples of fungal infections of the skin and other external surfaces include athlete聮s foot, jock itch, ringworm, and candida. These can affect the hair and nails as well. Deep fungal infections invade deeper layers of the skin and hair follicles and can spread to the blood or internal organs.

Fungi
Fungi are a unique group of organisms that have some plantlike characteristics. Examples of fungi include mushrooms, mold, and yeast. Fungi differ from plants, however, in two major ways: (1) their cell walls are made of chitin, rather than cellulose, and (2) they lack the ability to make their own food by photosynthesis; thus they grow directly on their food source. This food source can be the human skin.

Some fungi are simple one-celled organisms. Others are relatively complex, exhibiting specialized cell functions. They grow in soil, on living and dead plants and trees, as well as on animals and humans. The reproductive cell, or spore, of a fungus can be spread by direct contact, air, and water.

Risk Factors

Antibiotic Use
Antibiotics are medicines designed to kill harmful bacteria that are causing infection or illness. Sometimes these drugs can also reduce the helpful bacteria that live in the body. When these populations are reduced, fungi may take the opportunity to colonize.

Corticosteroid Use
Corticosteroids are a group of drugs that reduce inflammation. They effectively treat many skin disorders. Unfortunately, these drugs also can reduce our immune response and improve conditions for fungus growth.

Medical Conditions
Individuals with diabetes and some cancers, such as leukemia, are more susceptible to fungal infections than the general population.

Compromised Immune System
The immune system is a set of chemical and cellular responses that attack disease-causing organisms and help prevent their growth. A number of factors can depress this system. These include chemotherapy (cancer-killing drugs) and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS).

A depressed immune system less effectively fights off all types of infection. Thus a fungus that normally would be controlled by the immune system may begin to grow.

Environmental Factors
Fungi require moisture to grow and reproduce. Fungal infections are more prevalent in warm, moist areas of the body, such as the mouth and vagina. Also, sweaty clothes and shoes can enhance fungus growth on the skin. Exposure to fungi is more frequent in communal areas with moisture, such as locker rooms and showers.

Hereditary Factors
Some people seem to have a genetic predisposition toward fungal infections. They may contract infections more easily than others exposed to the same conditions. Whether this is due to differences in immune response, skin chemistry, or other factors is not known.

Transmission

Fungal infections can be passed from person to person or from objects and surfaces to a person. Also, an individual can transfer infection to other parts of the body by touching.

Please see the webpages for more details and images on Ringworm and candidiasis.
To prevent ringworm:
Keep your skin and feet clean and dry.
Shampoo regularly, especially after haircuts.
Do not share clothing, towels, hairbrushes, combs, headgear, or other personal care items. Such items should be thoroughly cleaned and dried after use.
Wear sandals or shoes at gyms, lockers, and pools.
Avoid touching pets with bald spots.
In your case, the skin infection might have became chronic and secondary bacterial infections may have taken place. So please consult a dermatologist.