How do you treat interdigital tinea pedis?
A localised infection may be treated with a topical antibacterial such as 5% amikacin; a widespread infection can be treated with oral agents such as flucloxacillin or ciprofloxacin. If the lesion is exudative, a povidone-iodine solution can be useful for its antiseptic and drying properties.
What is the best antifungal cream for children?
Oropharyngeal candidiasis (thrush)
| Table 1. Selected topical antifungal agents for children | ||
|---|---|---|
| Drug | Formulation | Dose |
| Miconazole | 2% cream | One to two times daily |
| Nystatin | Cream/ointment 100,000 units/g | Two to three times daily |
| Terbinafine* | 1% cream or spray | One to two times daily |
How do you treat fungal infections in children?
Your child should:
- Wash and then dry the area with a clean towel. (A separate clean towel should be used for the rest of the body.)
- Apply the antifungal cream, powder, or spray as directed on the label.
- Change clothing every day.
- Treat any other fungal infections, such as athlete’s foot.
What is the most effective treatment for tinea pedis?
The antifungal terbinafine (Lamisil AT) has been shown to be very effective. Another option is clotrimazole (Lotrimin AF). You may need to experiment to find the product and formulation — ointment, gel, cream, lotion, powder or spray — that work for you.
How do you treat tinea on your feet?
Athlete’s foot can often be treated with over-the-counter (OTC) topical antifungal medications. If OTC medications don’t treat your infection, your doctor may prescribe topical or oral prescription-strength antifungal medications. Your doctor may also recommend home treatments to help clear up the infection.
Can I use clotrimazole on my 5 year old?
Clotrimazole cream, spray and solution can be used by most adults and children.
Which antifungal drug is suitable for pediatric use?
Topical terbinafine 1% formulations have been effective when applied once or twice daily for two weeks. Gupta et al (49) concluded that terbinafine may be the drug of choice for superficial fungal infections in children. Terbinafine is available in Canada as a topical 1% cream and orally as a 250 mg tablet.
Can a 4 year old get athlete’s foot?
Athlete’s foot is an itchy rash on the foot caused by an infection with a fungus. Your child can get it by going barefoot in wet public areas, such as swimming pools or locker rooms. Many times there is no clear reason why your child gets athlete’s foot.
Is Lamisil safe for children?
Griseofulvin (Grifulvin) and terbinafine (Lamisil; approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for use in children two years and older) are effective therapies in the treatment of tinea capitis.
Which is better clotrimazole or terbinafine?
The results show that 1 week of terbinafine b.d. is more effective than 4 weeks of clotrimazole b.d., in terms of both mycological cure and effective treatment.
Which is better clotrimazole or miconazole?
In dermatophytosis, miconazole showed accelerated response (75% cleared in 6 weeks) than clotrimazole (56%). In candidiasis, both were found to be effective (80-85%) cure though clotrimazole showed slightly earlier response (40% cure in 6 weeks) against miconazole (30% cure).