Depending on the product, recommended treatment time varies from 1 to 4 weeks. The symptoms of the skin infection, such as itching or soreness, should improve within a few days of treatment with the Canesten® Clotrimazole Cream 1%. If the symptoms do not improve within 7 days, please consult your doctor.
Signs and symptoms of fungal skin infections may vary depending on the area infected or the fungal species involved. Athlete’s foot, a common fungal skin infection, typically presents with reddening and intense itching between the toes. Please consult your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Canesten® Clotrimazole Cream 1% is used to treat fungal skin infections such as athlete’s foot, white spots, ringworm, fungal infection of the area around the nails, fungal infection of the skin folds, and skin redness/irritation (Erythrasma). Please consult your healthcare professional for more information.
References:
1. Local Canesten® Clotrimazole Cream 1% Product Information Leaflet
Once you start treatment your jock itch should clear up within 3-4 weeks. If the symptoms do not improve, or if they worsen, please consult your doctor.
No! Ringworm is a fungal skin infection, and has nothing to do with worms. It gets its name from the ring-shaped rash that develops on your skin from the fungal infection.
