Abstract |
Clotrimazole 1% ( Canesten) cream was used in a trial comprising 138 men with candidal balanitis. Eighty-six (91%) out of 94 men were asymptomatic after seven days and 57 (98%) of 58 men were asymptomatic after three weeks' treatment. After seven days, Candida albicans could no longer be cultured from 86 (90%) of 96 men, nor from 55 (95%) of 58 men three weeks after treatment. Microscopical examination gave varying results. Fifteen (10.9%) of 138 men were found to have diabetes mellitus; this group was significantly older than the non-diabetics. It is concluded that treatment with clotrimazole for seven days is effective in the treatment of candidal balanitis.
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Authors | M A Waugh, E G Evans, K C Nayyar, R Fong |
Journal | The British journal of venereal diseases
(Br J Vener Dis)
Vol. 54
Issue 3
Pg. 184-6
(Jun 1978)
ISSN: 0007-134X [Print] England |
PMID | 656891
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Aged
- Balanitis
(drug therapy, etiology)
- Candidiasis
(complications, drug therapy)
- Clotrimazole
(therapeutic use)
- Diabetes Complications
- Humans
- Imidazoles
(therapeutic use)
- Male
- Middle Aged
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