Tolnaftate (tinactin), a new topical antifungal agent.

Abstract

Using the double-blind technique, patients with tinea pedis, tinea cruris and tinea corporis were treated with either (a) 1% tolnaftate in a cream base or (b) the cream base.Twenty-four of 29 patients (82.7%) using 1% tolnaftate cream demonstrated clearing or great improvement of their lesions after three weeks of therapy, whereas only two of nine (22.2%) had similar results using the placebo.

• Authors: J E Adam, G E Craig
• Journal: Canadian Medical Association journal (Can Med Assoc J) Vol. 93 Issue 19 Pg. 1004-5 (Nov 06 1965) ISSN: 0008-4409 [Print] Canada
• PMID: 5319027 (Publication Type: Clinical Trial, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Antifungal Agents
• Ointments
• Placebos

Topics

• Antifungal Agents (therapeutic use)
• Clinical Trials as Topic
• Humans
• Ointments
• Placebos
• Tinea (drug therapy)