Is lotrisone and Lotrimin the same?
No. Clotrimazole (Lotrimin AF) is an over-the-counter antifungal cream. It only contains one ingredient: clotrimazole. Lotrisone (clotrimazole / betamethasone) is a prescription-only combination medication that includes two ingredients: clotrimazole and betamethasone (a corticosteroid).
Can betamethasone cause skin discoloration?
Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects. Tell your doctor promptly if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: stretch marks, skin thinning/discoloration, acne, extreme/unwanted hair growth, “hair bumps” (folliculitis).
How long should I use lotrisone?
Apply a thin layer of LOTRISONE cream to the affected skin area 2 times a day for 2 weeks. Tell your healthcare provider if the treated skin area does not improve after 2 weeks of treatment. Do not use LOTRISONE cream longer than 4 weeks.
Why is my body prone to fungal infections?
What You Can Do To Prevent Superficial Infections. Anyone can get a fungal infection, especially people with weakened immune systems. Moist, unclean, cool and unaired areas on our body can become fertile ground to develop superficial fungal infection. This may include your toenails.
What happens if you put steroid cream on a fungal infection?
Steroid creams also can make ringworm worse because they weaken the skin’s defenses. In rare cases, steroid creams allow the fungus that causes ringworm to invade deeper into the skin and cause a more serious condition. Steroid creams can make ringworm infections spread to cover more of the body.
What is the strongest over-the-counter antifungal medication?
How it works: The most effective of all OTC treatments, according to the American Academy of Family Physicians, terbinafine is an antifungal product that kills the fungus and keeps it from coming back by inhibiting an enzyme it requires to grow.
Can betamethasone cause bruising?
Common betamethasone side effects may include: itching, redness, burning, stinging, or blistering of treated skin; skin bruising or shiny appearance; or. folliculitis (redness or crusting around your hair follicles).