Tolnaftate's a synthetic over-the-counter anti-fungal agent. It may come as a cream, powder, spray, or liquid aerosol, and's used to treat jock itch, athlete's foot and ringworm. It's sold under several brand names, most notably Tinactin (Schering-Plough Corporation) and Odor Eaters (Combe Incorporated). Other brands are Absorbine, Aftate, Genaspor, Lamasil AF, NP 27, Scholl and Ting. Mechanism Although the exact mechanism of action isn't entirely known, it's believed to inhibit the squalene ep… (More on Tolnaftate)