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Fungal skin infection - body and groin - Management
Topical antifungal + hydrocortisone

Age from 1 month onwards
Clotrimazole 1% + hydrocortisone 1% cream
Clotrimazole 1% / Hydrocortisone 1% cream
Apply thinly to the affected area once or twice a day. If there is no improvement after 7 days return to your doctor; if there is an improvement, continue using this cream for up to 14 days.
Supply 30 grams.
Age: from 1 month onwards
NHS cost: £2.42
Licensed use: yes
Patient information: Wash your hands after applying the cream. If possible leave the affected area exposed to the air at night. This cream only needs to be applied thinly. Measure ONE 'fingertip unit' by squeezing the cream in a line from the tip of an adult's index finger to the first crease in the finger. ONE fingertip unit is enough to cover an area that is twice the size of a flat adult hand.
Miconazole 2% + hydrocortisone 1% cream
Miconazole 2% / Hydrocortisone 1% cream
Apply thinly to the affected area once or twice a day. If there is no improvement after 7 days return to your doctor; if there is an improvement, continue using this cream for up to 14 days.
Supply 30 grams.
Age: from 1 month onwards
NHS cost: £2.08
Licensed use: yes
Patient information: Wash your hands after applying the cream. If possible leave the affected area exposed to the air at night. This cream only needs to be applied thinly. Measure ONE 'fingertip unit' by squeezing the cream in a line from the tip of an adults index finger to the first crease in the finger. ONE fingertip unit is enough to cover an area that is twice the size of a flat adult hand.

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