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User Reviews for Tolnaftate topical

Also known as: Tinactin, Tinactin Jock Itch, Athlete's Foot Antifungal Liquid, Mycocide NS, Dr Scholl's Odor Destroyers Sport Spray, Quinsana Plus, Tinaderm, Desenex Spray, Dr Scholl's Fungal Nail Management Kit, Fungoid-D, Clarus Antifungal, Lamisil AF Defense, Aftate, Tinamar, Genaspor, Aftate For Athletes Foot, Aftate For Jock Itch, Absorbine Athlete's Foot, Fungi-Guard Fungatin Hongos Absorbine Jr Antifungal Blis-To-Sol …show all brand names

Tolnaftate topical has an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from a total of 6 ratings on Drugs.com. 57% of those users who reviewed Tolnaftate topical reported a positive effect, while 29% reported a negative effect.

Condition Avg. Rating Reviews Compare
Tinea Corporis   9.0
1 reviews 118 medications
Tinea Versicolor   6.5
2 reviews 96 medications
Tinea Cruris   4.3
3 reviews 115 medications
Summary of Tolnaftate topical reviews 5.8 6 reviews

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Singh · Taken for 1 to 6 months February 12, 2020

Clarus Antifungal (tolnaftate): “Not sure it’s working”

8 / 10
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bill · Taken for less than 1 month October 19, 2018

For Tinea Cruris: “not effective as a cure”

1 / 10
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scratch · Taken for less than 1 month October 18, 2018

For Tinea Cruris: “wearing tight jockey shorts seems to have caused this........tried "jock itch cream" that contained tolnaftate to try to cure............very minor limited help and no cure........decided to see my doctor for RX”

2 / 10
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kimdy · Taken for less than 1 month September 1, 2018

For Tinea Corporis: “I have never had poison ivy, ringworm, etc. but SOMEHOW, got ringworm (think it may have been from the soil after doing some gardening outside). Had it very mildly for 2 months before someone pointed it out to me. Went to my physician, got prescribed Nystatin and Triamcinolone, both failed MORE than miserably. The ringworm, which had been sitting quietly, suddenly flared, hugely (that would be the triamcinolone). Growing 2 1/2 full inches inside of a single week. It also reacted VERY badly to the prescriptions. Both of them. They hurt, and itched madly. In any case, spent a good hour going through many large boxes, and found a tube of Tolnaftate. Figured, well, got to try something, so after cleaning well, and drying same, put some on. INSTANT relief... The ringworm fought back a little the second day, but by the 4th day (today) the ring had near disappeared, and most of the itching was gone. WILL use it for the full 2 to 4 weeks regardless, but it is working far better than the prescriptions thus far. :)”

9 / 10
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NahNahMay · Taken for less than 1 month April 23, 2016

For Tinea Versicolor: “I started using Tinactin ointment on my face. But I'm worried because my face became so itchy esp. on the spots where I applied it. Now, I'm confused if I'll still continue the use of it. Does itching come normal upon application?”

5 / 10
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Anonymous · Taken for less than 1 month February 22, 2013

For Tinea Versicolor: “Cures tinea versicolor with twice daily use for 3-4 weeks.”

8 / 10
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Anonymous July 26, 2009

For Tinea Cruris: “Had ever worsening fungal rash for 3 months under doctor's care and use of multiple prescribed remedies including topical and oral agents without relief. Found tolnaftate at pharmacy independently in desperation prior to leaving on beach holiday. Tolnaftate was immediately effective with rash disappearing within 48 hours. Thank you for saving my vacation.”

10 / 10
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28 · Report

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