Fungus can cause many infections like athlete’s foot, ringworm, jock itch, and others. Many over the counter and prescription treatments are available, but as resistant strains are found a new treatment may need to be used. The combination of the usual antifungal and ibuprofen has been shown to be a successful alternative. Antifungal activity of ibuprofen alone and in combination with fluconazole against Candida species.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=10966233