Question 1

what is clotrimazole ?

Accepted Answer

Lotrimin (clotrimazole): An Anti fungal agent for yeast infections of mouth, vagina &amp; skin, such as Athlete's foot &amp; body ringworms, and to prevent oral thrush.

Question 2

can i use clotrimazole for barbers itch?

Accepted Answer

Fungal Infection: Clotrimazole is an antifungal agent that will only help to treat your barber's itch if you have a super infection with fungus. Ordinarily barber's itch is an inflammatory reaction caused by the misdirected growth of hairs between the skin layers due to shaving/plucking/waxing. Medications generally will not help.

Question 3

how long does it take lotrimin (clotrimazole) to work?

Accepted Answer

Most vaginal: yeast infections respond within 1 to 2 weeks.

Question 4

can you use lotrimin (clotrimazole) with other products?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Oral antifungal agents can be used with lotrimin (clotrimazole).

Question 5

what is the correct way to apply lotrimin (clotrimazole)?

Accepted Answer

Thin layer: Lotrimin (clotrimazole) is white so apply a thin layer and rub it in until the color is gone and all you see is a sheen on the skin.

Question 6

can you use lotrimin (clotrimazole) ultra and clotraminzole together?

Accepted Answer

You could: but they are both anti fungal creams, so I'm not sure what extra benefit you would obtain.

Question 7

which is better tolnafate or clotrimazole?

Accepted Answer

Topical creams: Tolnafate is a topical steroid - betamethasone - and clotrimazole is a topical antifungal cream.  They have different applications, though sometimes topical steroids are used in combination with topical antifungals.  You should discuss with your provider or a dermatologist.

Question 8

what are the side effects of clotrimazole?

Accepted Answer

Fairly safe: in small doses or creams, unless allergic. azole tablets in high doses can lead to liver problems, skin-safe.

Question 9

how does clotrimazole work and destroy fungi?

Accepted Answer

Break the cell : Nucliec acid.In studies of the mechanism of action, the minimum fungicidal concentration of Clotrimazole caused leakage of intracellular phosphorus compounds into the ambient medium with concomitant breakdown of cellular nucleic acids and accelerated potassium efflux. Both these events began rapidly and extensively after addition of the drug.

Question 10

can i use lotrimin (clotrimazole) af for yeast?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Lotrimin (clotrimazole) can be used to treat ringworm, athlete's foot, jock itch, or yeast.

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