Corneofungimetry: A bioassay for dermato-mycology.

Corneofungimetry is a bioassay in dermatomycology evaluating the antifungal effect of drugs. It is based on the method of culture of fungi on human stratum corneum harvested by cyanoacrylate skin surface strippings. Using corneofungimetry, it is possible to establish a classification of topical antifungals according to their spectrum of activity and their fungitoxicity. Similarly, the potency of oral antifungals can be evaluated at the level of the stratum corneum.