The present invention is a topical
skin preparation for treatment of fungal infections of the
skin and nails. The preparation comprises
triacetin in combination with an
antifungal agent. In a preferred form, the preparation further comprises, a
fatty acid source such as a
fish oil. In a preferred embodiment,
cod liver oil and tolnaftate are used in combination with
triacetin. The concentrations of these constituents are 96.0-99.0% concentration
triacetin, 0.5-3.0% concentration tolnaftate and 0.5-1.0% concentration
cod liver oil, in one preferred embodiment. Other compounds, such as ethyl
alcohol, amino acids such as n-
acetylcysteine, and herbal additives may also be added to the preparation. Further, other
antifungal agents such as
nystatin, clortimazole, econazole,
ketoconazole,
miconazole, solconazole, oxiconizole, naftifine,
terbinafine, and butenafine, for example, may be substituted for the
antifungal agent tolnaftate. The preparation of the present invention is effective in treating
immune compromised patients and those with diabetes, as well as relatively healthy persons.