Question 1

what would be a stronger drug than butenafine?

Accepted Answer

Butenafine : is a topical antifungal, there are oral antifungals that may be necessary. But each antifungal cream is slightly different and treats only certain types of fungal infections

Question 2

does butenafine work better than clotrimazole?

Accepted Answer

Both are anti-: Fungals great for "jock itch" but completely ineffective against a yeast, Candida Albicans that needs a different product. Nizoral/ketoconazole or monistat.  I knwo of know facts supporting one over the other.

Question 3

whats use of butenafine?

Accepted Answer

Antifungal Treatment: Butenafine, an antifungal medication, is indicated for the treatment of Jock itch, athlete’s foot, and ringworm.
Butenafine works by inhibiting the synthesis of ergosterol, an important component of fungal cell membrane. It essentially weakens the fungal cell membrane causing the fungus to disintegrate and undergo cell death. If properly used, butenafine is effective against the above fungal infections.

Question 4

can butenafine hydrochloride be used vaginally?

Accepted Answer

No.: Butenafine (an antifungal cream) is designed for application on normal skin surfaces only. The package insert specifically says that it is "...Not for ophthalmic, oral, or intravaginal use.".

Question 5

is topical butenafine appropriate in the treatment of candidal balanitis or would it be too harsh and cause further irritation?

Accepted Answer

Balantitis: Aaron, that should not be too harsh.  I would avoid getting inside the opening of the urethra.  If it does not start working in 2-3 days, I would con side seeing my doctor for some oral medication.  Make sure you keep things as clean and dry as you can.  Also make sure your partner has been treated.

Question 6

what is mentax (butenafine)? does it work for yeast infections on the skin?

Accepted Answer

Butenafine HCl: Butenafine hydrochloride is a synthetic antifungal, marketed under the trade name mentax. It is also the main ingredient in the otc medicine lotrimin (clotrimazole) ultra. It has been used to treat yeast infections of the skin and like most topical anti-fungals it is safe to try.

Question 7

is terbinafine same anitfungal as butenafine? or from same group?is it better? can terbinafine be used for ringworm on chest and how many times a day?

Accepted Answer

Ringworm of chest: Both antifungals are in the same group. You can use the antifungals twice a day

Question 8

i have a bump that i believe is fungal i am using butenafine hydrochloride on the bump on my scalp it has no hair on it i tried it before when i was young and we thought it was going away so i am trying it again should i stop?

Accepted Answer

: A bump with no hair on it may be due to a fungal infection, or an autoimmune process.  Fungal infections in the scalp can be stubborn to treat.  See your doctor who may recommend a dermatologist.  Best wishes.

Question 9

how do i get rid of stubborn skin fungus that hasn't gone away in 2 months? confirmed diagnosis from a dr and been using clotrimazole and butenafine consistently. fungus flattens out at a certain point but never completely gone. very itcy as well?

Accepted Answer

: You did not say where it was.  Head, foot, groin?  You are keeping us in the dark. May be time to do a skin scraping/biopsy and high powered magnification exam to make certain it is a fungus.  Go to uptodate.com and read more. Have pictures and do video consult with us.

Question 10

can butenafine be used for treating ringworm on chest?is ringworm on chest same fungus as jock itch ,whats the difference in kind of fungi?

Accepted Answer

Most likely: The antifungal that you have is effective for fungal skin disease Tx. In the groin area you may have yeast or fungus or a mixed infection and the Butenafine may or may not be effective but should do no harm for limited use (2-4 weeks)

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Is terbinafine same anitfungal as butenafine? or from same group?is it better? can terbinafine be used for ringworm on chest and how many times a day?

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I have a bump that i believe is fungal i am using butenafine hydrochloride on the bump on my scalp it has no hair on it i tried it before when i was young and we thought it was going away so i am trying it again should i stop?

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How do i get rid of stubborn skin fungus that hasn't gone away in 2 months? confirmed diagnosis from a dr and been using clotrimazole and butenafine consistently. fungus flattens out at a certain point but never completely gone. very itcy as well?

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Can butenafine be used for treating ringworm on chest?is ringworm on chest same fungus as jock itch ,whats the difference in kind of fungi?

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