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Will clotrimazole cream, 1% treat nail fungus?

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

Answered 5/20/2021

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A member asked:

Will clotrimazole cream, 1% treat nail fungus?

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Dr. Amram Dahukey answered

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