Recent Examples on the WebVaginal clotrimazole is typically used for three to seven days consecutively, and works by stopping the growth of fungi that cause infection. Hannah Jeon, Good Housekeeping, 2 Sep. 2022 Look for over-the-counter (OTC) topical treatments like clotrimazole 1% (Lotrimin) or miconazole 1% (Micatin). Rachel Nall, Msn, SELF, 13 Apr. 2022 Other recommended topical treatments include creams containing 2 percent ketoconazole, econozole nitrate, or 1 percent clotrimazole cream, all of which are often used to treat athlete’s foot. Sara Coughlin, SELF, 1 Apr. 2019 Malassezia is susceptible to the same types of antifungals found in dandruff shampoo or athlete’s foot treatments, such as clotrimazole and miconazole. Teresa Graedon, The Seattle Times, 3 Sep. 2017
Word History
Etymology
probably from International Scientific Vocabulary chlor- + tri- + imidazole
First Known Use
1970, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
clotrimazole
noun
clo·tri·ma·zole klō-ˈtrī-mə-ˌzōl, -ˌzȯl
: an antifungal agent C22H17ClN2 used to treat candida infections, tinea, and ringworm see lotrimin