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Can i use lotrimin (clotrimazole) for a herpes outbreak?
6 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
No: Lotrimin (clotrimazole) is an antifungal cream, and what you need is an antiviral drug like acyclovir or valacyclovir as herpes is a virus and not a fungus.
Answered 10/13/2020
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No: Lotrimin (clotrimazole) is an anti-fungal. It will not harm you but will not treat herpes.
Answered 10/5/2018
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No: Lotromin treats fungal infections such as yeast. Hrpes is a virus and Lotromin cream will not be useful in this situation.
Answered 7/29/2018
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Antifungal: Lotrimin (clotrimazole) will not work for herpes. Would recommend seeing a dermatologist to confirm the diagnosis of herpes. Acyclovir and newer antivirals might be used both acutely and long term for suppression.
Answered 7/29/2018
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