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A member asked:

Does lotrimin (clotrimazole) antifungal cream have any adverse or dangerous effects on the penis and can i use it for a yeast infection?

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Dr. Michael Ein answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

No and yes: Lotrimin (clotrimazole) is very safe. It is used for yeast and fungal infections of the skin.

Answered 6/9/2019

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