An Assesment of the Efficacy of Clotrimazole 1% In the Treatment of Fungal Infections in a Government Hospital in South India

Abstract

Background: This study was carried out in order to assess the efficacy of Clotrimazole 1% cream ,a commonly used drug for the treatment of fungal infections, in a government hospital in South India.A total of 96 patients were included in the study,clotrimazole cream 1% was prescribed to all patients along with advice on cleanliness and clothing.A complete cure was seen in only 20% of the patients