Question 1

can i use clotrimazole on lip fungus?

Accepted Answer

Its ok: Over-the-counter Clotrimazole products are usually intended to treat athlete's foot. Clotrimazole can be applied to the face if needed but you should avoid contact with the eyes and mucous membranes. If the rash does not improve, see your doctor, .

Question 2

of the three, lotrimin, lamisil (terbinafine) and micatin, which is the best for treating scalp fungus?

Accepted Answer

Tinea capitis: If the fungal infection is more widespread and deeper, you may need to take oral antifungals. I have found that for tinea capitis topical antifungals usually do not help and so i usually tend to prescribe oral antifungal instead of wasting time during which time the infection will spread further.

Question 3

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 4

does lotrimin (clotrimazole) cure penile fungus?

Accepted Answer

It may, but: How do you know you have a fungal infection. If any doubts, check w/your doctor. Also your sexual partner needs to be evaluated as well and treated simultaneously if indicated.

Question 5

can i use lotrimin (clotrimazole) jock itch for a fungus infection en my penis?

Accepted Answer

YES: however, I suggest an exam to confirm a penis fungal infection.

Question 6

regarding lotrimin, lamisil (terbinafine) and micatin, which works for treating a scalp fungus?

Accepted Answer

Oral lamisil (terbinafine): Scalp fungus requires oral medications because the fungus is in the hair follicle and topical medications will not reach into the hair shaft.

Question 7

my girlfriend's dealing w/ red, enflamed sores around her mouth since thanksgiving 2013. 8 weeks. nothing has seem to improve cept lotrimin (clotrimazole). fungus?

Accepted Answer

Herpes simplex?: This sounds superficially like herpes, but without seeing them there is no way to be sure. May be yeast infection but that would be very very unusual. She needs to be seen and examined by a knowledgeable physician. Good luck.

Question 8

ive had red clusters of bumps on my lower buttchecks and at the top of the crack, every so often i csn scratch the skin layer off. ive tried using prep h and lotrimin in case of fungus. wont go away?

Accepted Answer

Uncertain: This could be a scanner option, or even a genital herpes manifestation. This is something you should have evaluated with your physician.

Question 9

will clotrimazole cream, 1% treat nail fungus?

Accepted Answer

no: There is no evidence that it can cure the fungus, tolnaftate with special solution and Penlac (ciclopirox) are the preparations effective topically.

Question 10

what do you advise if i had fungus on the shaft of my penis, now it turnd white after using clotrimazole cream, will my skin color..?

Accepted Answer

Here are some ...: It's uncommon to have dermatomycosis on the skin of penile shaft. So, double check it if the area you applied clotrimazole is indeed resulting from skin fungal disease; then, your question about skin color can be reasonably deduced.

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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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Does lotrimin (clotrimazole) cure penile fungus?

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Can i use lotrimin (clotrimazole) jock itch for a fungus infection en my penis?

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Regarding lotrimin, lamisil (terbinafine) and micatin, which works for treating a scalp fungus?

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My girlfriend's dealing w/ red, enflamed sores around her mouth since thanksgiving 2013. 8 weeks. nothing has seem to improve cept lotrimin (clotrimazole). fungus?

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Ive had red clusters of bumps on my lower buttchecks and at the top of the crack, every so often i csn scratch the skin layer off. ive tried using prep h and lotrimin in case of fungus. wont go away?

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Will clotrimazole cream, 1% treat nail fungus?

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What do you advise if i had fungus on the shaft of my penis, now it turnd white after using clotrimazole cream, will my skin color..?

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