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Lamisil

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Lamisil (terbinafine) is an over-the-counter antifungal cream used to treat athlete's foot, ringworm, jock itch, and other fungal skin infections. It is also available as an oral medication for toenail and fingernail fungus.

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Terbinafine cream ranks as the best over-the-counter antifungal for athlete's foot and ringworm, though some fungal strains have grown resistant to it, which means it may not work for everyone. For toenail fungus taken orally, about 75 percent of people achieve a mycologic cure after 12 weeks, though only around 38 percent see a completely normal-looking nail. The generic version works identically to the brand name Lamisil, so checking the ingredient list for terbinafine 1% lets you save money; apply it thoroughly to all surfaces of the feet, between toes, and under nails, and stick with it consistently, as stopping too early is a common reason for treatment failure.
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"Most cases of athlete's foot respond very well to topical antifungals, including those you can buy over the counter without a prescription, namely terbinafine cream. This is often sold under the brand name Lamisil, but you do not have to buy the brand name Lamisil, you can buy the store version, the generic version, as long as it's terbinafine cream. The fungus tends to typically respond to that, and it tends to work the fastest, usually doing the trick after about one to two weeks of correct twice-daily use."
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"As far as things that may help get rid of the ringworm, I suggest an over-the-counter called Lamisil, otherwise known as terbinafine cream applied to the feet, between the toes, under the toenails. It can definitely help to clear this up, although it doesn't always work because there are sneakier strains of athlete's foot out there, but it certainly can help a lot of people have found relief."
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"Lamisil is just a brand name, the actual drug is terbinafine, so terbinafine is what you want for actual athlete's foot. You can get brand name Lamisil or you can get the Equate version. Look at the price difference there, same drug, different branding."
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"Lamisil, turbinafine brand named Lamisil, $12.49, this is what you want for actual jockage. If you have candida or thrush, terbinafine is fine, but for jockage, terbinafine or ringworm, foot fungus, this is going to be your best option for an over-the-counter antifungal."
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"Lamisil, drug name is terbinafine, is the best over-the-counter treatment for athlete's foot. When you use this make sure to put it on all surfaces of the feet including between the toes and around and underneath the toenails. Unfortunately there has been lately the emergence of antifungal resistant ringworm coming from India started, it's now here in the US and it is thought that the antifungal resistance emerged because of inappropriate use of high potency steroid creams."
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"You want to specifically look for terbinafine, the brand name here in the states of terbinafine cream is Lamisil, but you do not need to buy a brand named Lamisil cream. If the drugstore has their store version, just look for terbinafine 1% cream. In most cases this cream will treat this infection. However, one thing you really have to understand about these fungal skin infections is that sometimes they are resistant to these therapies, it is a growing widespread problem. Fungal skin rashes, the fungus has become resistant to our standard medications. So just be aware that this cream, it may not be enough. But I'm going to give you some pointers on using it and make sure you use it right, that's another reason why it may not work. Some people give up on it too quickly; they don't use it correctly."
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"For athlete's foot, I suggest over-the-counter terbinafine cream, sold under the brand name sometimes as Lamisil, but you can also get the generic store version, it does the exact same thing. This is the most effective over-the-counter antifungal for this problem. However, it's not helpful for all cases, and sometimes you would be better served seeing a dermatologist for a prescription antifungal, but it is a good place to start. Apply to all in between the toes, and importantly around your toenails and underneath the toenail plate, every single night, and cover with clean dry socks."
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"Most cases of athlete's foot respond very well to topical antifungals, including those you can buy over the counter without a prescription, namely terbinafine cream. This is often sold under the brand name Lamisil, but you do not have to buy the brand name Lamisil, you can buy the store version, the generic version, as long as it's terbinafine cream. The fungus tends to typically respond to that, and it tends to work the fastest, usually doing the trick after about one to two weeks of correct twice-daily use."
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"The most commonly used oral antifungal medication is terbinafine, also known as Lamisil. It's also available in topical formulations. This is active against many different types of fungus. It also treats some molds and kills yeast. Terbinafine offers the highest chance of cure, so about 75 percent of people who take this medication for 12 weeks, which is how you take it for your toenails, or six weeks, which is how long you take it for your fingernails, will have what we call a mycologic cure. Mycologic cure, which happens 75 percent of the time with terbinafene, is different than complete cure, and that is where you have a clinically normal appearing nail, and that only happens about 38 percent of the time for the toenails and 59 percent of the time for fingernails."
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What is Lamisil?

Lamisil (terbinafine) is an over-the-counter antifungal cream used to treat athlete's foot, ringworm, jock itch, and other fungal skin infections. It is also available as an oral medication for toenail and fingernail fungus.

Is Lamisil worth it?

Yes. All 2 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 83%.

What is Lamisil's Guru Score?

Lamisil holds a Guru Score of 83%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 2 independent expert reviewers we have collected. At least one expert has named it a Top Pick in its category.

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