Commentary

Tolnaftate Powder in Prophylaxis of Tinea Pedis

Authors: EDGAR B. SMITH MD, JERRY E. DICKSON MD, JOHN M. KNOX MD

Abstract

AbstractWe studied the effectiveness of 1% tolnaftate powder as compared to its toic-cornstarch vehicle in prevention of tinea pedis. Inmates of a prison farm in a hot, humid climate (a high-risk group) were the subjects in this double-blind study. One percent tolnaftate powder was superior to the vehicle both in preventing tinea pedis and in eradicating established fungus infections of the feet.

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