Clinical trial with clotrimazole cream (Bay b 5097) in dermatophytosis and onychomycosis.

Abstract

Locally applied clotrimazole (Canesten) proved to be effective in the treatment of dermatophytosis. It was also effective but to a lesser degree in cases of onychomycosis mostly due to Candida albicans. The drug was well tolerated.

• Authors: E S Mahgoub
• Journal: Mycopathologia (Mycopathologia) Vol. 56 Issue 3 Pg. 149-52 (Nov 21 1975) ISSN: 0301-486X [Print] Netherlands
• PMID: 128698 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Imidazoles
• Clotrimazole

Topics

• Administration, Topical
• Clotrimazole (administration & dosage, therapeutic use)
• Dermatomycoses (drug therapy)
• Humans
• Imidazoles (therapeutic use)
• Onychomycosis (drug therapy)