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Can you apply clotrimazole to face?

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Can you apply clotrimazole to face?

Do not use longer than you have been told by the doctor. Do not put on cuts, scrapes, or damaged skin. Do not use betamethasone and clotrimazole cream on the face or underarms. This medicine may raise the chance of cataracts or glaucoma.

Can I use clotrimazole around my eyes?

Topical clotrimazole is only for use on the skin. Do not let clotrimazole get into your eyes and do not swallow the medication. Clotrimazole does not work on the scalp or nails. If you are using clotrimazole to treat jock itch, your symptoms should improve over 2 weeks of treatment.

How do you treat a fungal infection on the face?

Yeast infection treatment

  1. antifungal cream, often with clotrimazole as the active ingredient.
  2. antifungal lotion, often with tolnaftate as the active ingredient.
  3. oral antifungals, often with fluconazole as the active ingredient.
  4. corticosteroid cream, such as hydrocortisone.

What antifungal cream can I use on my face?

Examples of antifungals may include:

  • econazole (Spectrazole)
  • ketoconazole (Nizoral)
  • clotrimazole (Canesten)
  • terbinafine (Lamisil)
  • miconazole (Monistat)
  • amphotericin B (Fungizone)
  • fluconazole (Diflucan)

Do you rub clotrimazole in?

Apply enough clotrimazole to cover the affected and surrounding skin areas, and rub in gently. Keep this medicine away from the eyes.

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What does fungus on face look like?

A fungal rash is often red and itches or burns. You may have red, swollen bumps like pimples or scaly, flaky patches.

How do I know if I have a fungal infection on my face?

Fungal Infection Symptoms

  1. Irritation.
  2. Scaly skin.
  3. Redness.
  4. Itching.
  5. Swelling.
  6. Blisters.

Can you use Lamisil on your face?

Lamisil can be used on the feet, skin folds, and main areas of skin. (Avoid use on the face and on the genitals).

Can you get clotrimazole cream over the counter?

An individual can usually purchase clotrimazole cream over the counter. It is often sold in drug and grocery stores. Sometimes a doctor may recommend it in prescription form by itself or in combination with another medication.

How do you apply clotrimazole?

Clotrimazole is usually applied in two ways to treat thrush. A pessary or internal (intravaginal) cream is inserted high into the vagina to treat the infection. Then a cream (usually containing 2% clotrimazole) is applied around the outside of the vagina to relieve the itching and soreness.

Does clotrimazole work on ezcema?

Clotrimazole: Clotrimazole is used to treat fungal infections. Eczema is not a fungal infection so clotrimazole will will not be effective in treating eczema.