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Fungal skin infection - body and groin - Management
Topical imidazole
Age from 1 month onwards
Clotrimazole 1% cream: apply two to three times a day
Clotrimazole 1% cream
Apply to the affected area 2 to 3 times a day. Continue for at least 2 weeks after the affected area has healed.
Supply 20 grams.
Econazole 1% cream: apply twice a day
Econazole 1% cream
Apply to the affected area twice a day. Continue for 2 to 3 days after the affected area has healed.
Supply 30 grams.
Ketoconazole 2% cream: apply once or twice a day
Ketoconazole 2% cream
Apply to the affected area(s) once or twice a day. Continue for a few days after the affected area has healed.
Supply 30 grams.
Miconazole 2% cream: apply twice a day
Miconazole 2% cream
Apply to the affected area twice a day. Continue for 10 days after the affected area has healed.
Supply 30 grams.
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