Miconazole is a broad-spectum anti-fungal cream. It is used for skin infections such as athlete's foot and jock itch, tinea, ringworm and thrush. 

This medication is also used to treat a skin condition known as pityriasis (tinea versicolor), a fungal infection that causes a lightening or darkening of the skin of the neck, chest, arms, or legs. Miconazole is an azole antifungal that works by preventing the growth of fungus.