What is the best way to treat tinea cruris?

Abstract

After clinical diagnosis and microscopic confirmation, tinea cruris is best treated with a topical allylamine or an azole antifungal (strength of recommendation: A, based on multiple randomized controlled trials [RCTs]). Differences in current comparison data are insufficient to stratify the 2 groups of topical antifungals. Determining which group to use depends on patient compliance, medication accessibility, and cost. The fungicidal allylamines (naftifine and terbinafine) and butenafine (allylamine derivative) are a more costly group of topical tinea treatments, yet they are more convenient as they allow for a shorter duration of treatment compared with fungistatic azoles (clotrimazole, econazole, ketoconazole, oxiconazole, miconazole, and sulconazole).

• Authors: Dana Nadalo, Cathy Montoya, Dan Hunter-Smith
• Journal: The Journal of family practice (J Fam Pract) Vol. 55 Issue 3 Pg. 256-8 (Mar 2006) ISSN: 0094-3509 [Print] United States
• PMID: 16510062 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)

Chemical References

• Antifungal Agents

Topics

• Administration, Topical
• Antifungal Agents (therapeutic use)
• Female
• Genital Diseases, Female (drug therapy)
• Genital Diseases, Male (drug therapy)
• Humans
• Male
• Tinea (drug therapy)