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Clotrimazole, Lotrimin (discontinued), Mycelex, Lotrimin-AF, Gyne-Lotrimin is a drug prescribed to treat local fungal infections such as vaginal yeast infections, oral thrush, athlete's foot, and jock itch. Side effects, drug interactions, dosage, and pregnancy safety should be reviewed prior to taking this medication.

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Yeast Infection Quiz: Test Your Medical IQ How much do you know about vaginal yeast infections? Learn the causes, symptoms, and treatments of a yeast infection with the...learn more »
Picture of Athlete's Foot 2 Athlete's foot is a fungus that causes itching, redness, and cracking. See a picture of Athlete's Foot and learn more about the...learn more »
Picture of Types of Ringworm Ringworm is a common skin disorder otherwise known as tinea. See a picture of Types of Ringworm and learn more about the health...learn more »
Picture of Athlete's Foot 1 Athlete's foot is caused by a fungus that grows on or in the top layer of skin. See a picture of Athlete's Foot and learn more...learn more »

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Ringworm The term "ringworm" or "ringworms" refers to fungal infections that are on the surface of the skin. A physical examination of...learn more »
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- What does the term ringworm mean?
- Is ringworm contagious?
- What causes ringworm?
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- What are risk factors for ringworm?
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Yeast Infection Yeast vaginitis is a yeast infection of the vagina. Symptoms include itching, burning, soreness, pain during intercourse and...learn more »
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- Vaginal yeast infection facts
- What is yeast?
- What is vaginitis?
- What is vulvitis (inflammation of the vulva)?
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- What may increase my risk of getting a vaginal yeast infection?
- What are vulvitis and vaginal yeast infection symptoms and signs?
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- Can I pass a yeast infection to my sexual partner (male or female)?
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Athlete's Foot Athlete's foot (tinea pedis) is a skin infection caused by the ringworm fungus. Symptoms include itching, burning, cracking,...learn more »
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Athlete's Foot Article
- Athlete's foot facts
- What is athlete's foot?
- What are the symptoms and signs of athlete's foot?
- What does athlete's foot look like?
- Is athlete's foot contagious?
- What else causes foot rashes?
- What is the treatment for athlete's foot?
- What home remedy can I use for athlete's foot?
- How can I treat athlete's foot in pregnancy?
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- What kind of doctor treats athlete's foot?
- How can I prevent future athlete's foot infections?
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Thrush Article
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- What is thrush?
- What causes thrush?
- What are risk factors for thrush?
- What are thrush symptoms and signs?
- How is thrush diagnosed?
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- Are there home remedies for thrush?
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- Can thrush be prevented?
Jock Itch Jock itch is an itchy red rash that appears in the groin area. The rash may be caused by a bacterial or fungal infection. People...learn more »
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Jock Itch Article
- Jock itch facts
- What is jock itch? What does jock itch look like?
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- How is jock itch diagnosed?
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- What is the treatment for jock itch?
- What home remedy can I use for jock itch?
- What holistic jock itch treatments are available?
- How do I treat fungal jock itch?
- How do I treat bacterial jock itch?
- How is itching from jock itch treated?
- Why is my groin still discolored?
- What is the best drug for jock itch?
- What is the prognosis with jock itch?
- When should I call my doctor about jock itch?
- How do I prevent jock itch?
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Tinea Versicolor Article
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- What is tinea versicolor? What are symptoms and signs of tinea versicolor?
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- How is tinea versicolor diagnosed?
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