Tinea Pedis / microbiology
Over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription antifungal creams, ointments, gels, sprays or powders effectively treat athlete’s foot
Two other OTC topicals, tolnaftate and miconazole, require 2 to 4 weeks to achieve slightly lower cure rates, but are considerably less expensive
Clotrimazole is also available as a nonprescription item which is indicated for the topical treatment of the following dermal infections: tinea pedis, tinea cruris, and tinea corporis due to Trichophyton rubrum,Trichophyton mentagrophytes, Epidermophyton floccosum, and Microsporum canis
LOTRISONE cream contains a combination of clotrimazole, aazole n antifungal, and betamethasone dipropionate, a corticosteroid, and is indicated for the topical treatment of symptomatic inflammatory tinea pedis, tinea cruris, and tinea corporis due to
PATIENTS--256 patients with mycologically confirmed tinea pedis
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Superficial tinea infections are some of the most common dermatologic conditions in children
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription
Although tinea pedis often spreads among household members, it is uncommon in young children
Clotrimazole, OTC) Second line: Ciclopirox lotion or cream; Refractory cases: Naftin, Lamisil, Mentax; Systemic
The condition is contagious and can be spread via contaminated
(Among 211 patients with tinea pedis treated with terbinafine or clotrimazole
25% cream is found to be safe and effective, like clotrimazole, when used topically in tinea corporis