Question 1

clotrimazole or tolnaftate for jock itch?

Accepted Answer

Lamisil (terbinafine) spray/cream: Whereas the other two just keep the fungus from spreading (known as a fungualstatic medication) , Lamisil (terbinafine) is actually a fungualcidal medication.   Spend the extra money on Lamisil (terbinafine) and make definitive progress.

Question 2

what works best for athlete's foot clotrimazole or tolnaftate?

Accepted Answer

Either one: They're both quite effective.

Question 3

what really makes ringworm go away? i've tried everything, clotrimazole, tolnaftate, miconazole nitrate creams & terbinafine hcl pills & its still here

Accepted Answer

Lamisil/Hydrocortiso: Use Lamisil (terbinafine) and apply to infected and normal skin 2 cm beyond affected area
each day for a period of one month. The first week pair this with Hydrocortisone 1% daily. If this fails to resolve the problem then best to be seen to consider other causes. You may need an oral antifungal if the topical regimen fails and the lesion is determined to truly be ringworm. Hope this helps.

Question 4

which is better for for fungus, tolnaftate or clotrimazone?

Accepted Answer

Either: They both work fine for common fungal infections of the skin, such as athlete's foot and jock itch.

Question 5

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 6

clotrimazole safe for penis?

Accepted Answer

Yes: This cream is totally safe for the penis.

Question 7

is clotrimazole good for a burn?

Accepted Answer

Not really.: I would never recommend this.

Question 8

is clotrimazole safe during a pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Yes second and third: In clinical trials, use of vaginally applied Clotrimazole in pregnant women in their second and third trimesters has not been associated with ill effects. There are, however, no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women during the first trimester of pregnancy.

Question 9

what is clotrimazole cream generally used for?

Accepted Answer

Fungus/yeast: The only conditions treated with clotrimazole cream are infections with yeasts or other fungi. There are vaginal products for vaginal yeast infections, and creams to use on rashes caused by fungi, such as ringworm.

Question 10

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.

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