Indian dermatological experts’ opinion on clotrimazole dusting powder in superficial fungal infection
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https://doi.org/10.18203/issn.2455-4529.IntJResDermatol20262318Keywords:
Indian dermatological, Clotrimazole, Superficial fungal infectionAbstract
Dermatophytosis is among the most common skin infections in India and continues to pose a major therapeutic challenge because of increasing chronicity, recurrence, and partial treatment response. Recent years have witnessed significant epidemiological and mycological changes, including the emergence of multidrug-resistant T. mentagrophytes/T. interdigitale complex. In addition to pathogen-related factors, excessive sweating, humidity, occlusion, and skin maceration contribute substantially to persistence and relapse by creating an environment favourable for fungal growth.
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