Canesten® Antifungal Cream

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Canesten® Antifungal Cream

Canesten® Antifungal Cream fights athlete's foot and a broad range of fungal skin infections like ringworm, jock itch or children's fungal nappy rash.

Canesten Antifungal Cream is a complete solution that stops the growth of the fungi, kills the fungi and relieves the symptoms.

Easy to use at home, the formula is mild but effective and thus suitable for the whole family.

What is athlete’s foot?

It’s a fungal skin infection caused by fungi that thrive in warm and moist environments like changing rooms, showers and public pools. Walking barefoot in these places puts you at greater risk. Athlete’s foot usually occurs between your toes, but it can also affect the soles and sides of your feet. 

Good to know! 

You don’t have to be an athlete to get infected and it’s not a matter of poor hygiene. Fungal skin infections may feel uncomfortable, but in most cases there’s nothing to worry about and they can be treated easily.

Common symptoms of skin fungus

  • Red rash or blisters​ 
  • Itching, burning or stinging​ 
  • Flaked, cracked or scaly skin​ 
  • Splitting, softening or whitening skin 
  • Unpleasant odour 

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Works to kill the root of the infection and relieve symptoms

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Reliable

Effectiveness based on decades of science and innovation

How to use?

Apply the cream thinly to the affected area and smooth in gently. Repeat 2-3 times a day for up to 3 or 4 weeks to kill the root of the infection. The length of treatment may vary depending on the kind of infection you have.

Don’t forget!
Even if your symptoms seem to be clearing up, you should complete the full course of treatment to ensure the infection is treated.

When you have
athlete's foot

Athlete’s foot is a common condition. It’s not serious and not the end of the world, but the symptoms are annoying and can be even more so if the infection lingers or comes back. That’s why you shouldn’t ignore it:

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A fungal infection won’t go on its own. Treat it, don’t hide it.

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An infection doesn’t disappear just because symptoms do. Antifungal treatment needs 3-4 weeks to be completely effective.

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Start treatment sooner rather than later to fight fungus more effectively.

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If untreated, athlete’s foot can spread to other parts of your body and cause other types of skin fungus or fungal nail.

Care about your
loved ones

Athlete’s foot is very contagious. It not only easily spreads to other parts of your body, but also to other people. Your loved ones are especially susceptible, but there are a few things you can do:

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Don’t share shoes, towels or bed sheets.

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Wash your hands after applying the treatment or choose a treatment with no-touch applicator.

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Tell your loved ones about the infection so they take similar precautions.

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Help them with Canesten® treatment if needed.

Take control of skin fungus

Kick off your shoes with confidence and don’t miss a thing

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Give the boot to anxiety and discomfort – let Canesten help you enjoy every day.

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At Canesten we have been pioneering antifungal solutions for decades

We offer reliable treatments and the practical advice you need so you can get things fixed yourself easily.
 

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Frequently asked questions about Athlete’s Foot

    What are the symptoms of fungal skin infections?

    Signs and symptoms of fungal skin infections may vary depending on the area infected or the fungal species involved. Athlete’s foot, a common fungal skin infection, typically presents with reddening and intense itching between the toes. Please consult your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

    Click here to learn about Athlete’s Foot.

    References:
    1. Nenoff P, Krüger C, Schaller J, Ginter-Hanselmayer G, Schulte-Beerbühl R, Tietz HJ. Mycology - an update part 2: dermatomycoses: clinical picture and diagnostics J Dtsch Dermatol Ges 2014;12(9):749-77

    If I ignore it, will it go away on its own?

    Unfortunately not. Athlete’s foot is a fungal skin infection which requires treatment with anti-fungal medicine. The earlier you treat it the sooner it will clear up. For information on treating athlete’s foot simply and effectively, visit our athlete’s foot treatment page.

    What causes vaginal yeast infection?

    Candida albicans is the main causative agent of vaginal yeast infection, accounting for 80-92% of cases. The rest are other yeasts, mostly C. glabrata. These fungi are part of the vaginal microenvironment without causing symptoms in about 20% of healthy women. [1]

    Classification of vaginal yeast infection: uncomplicated and complicated. Uncomplicated VYI occurs at a low frequency (<4 times per year), with mild to moderate symptoms, most likely caused by Candida albicans, and the infected women have a normal immune system. Complicated VYI is characterizd by one of the following: persistent inflammation (4 or more years), severe vaginitis, non-Candida albicans or co-morbidities such as diabetes mellitus, immunosupression, use of immunosuppressive drugs. [2]

    References:

    1. Sobel JD. Gentital candidiasis. Medicine 2010;38(6):286-90
    2. Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Vaginal Discharge-STD Treatment Guidelines. 2015

    Can I continue exercising if I have athlete’s foot?

    Athlete’s foot shouldn’t stop you from exercising, though you should stay away from swimming in order to help prevent spreading the infection. When exercising, you should wear cotton socks and in changing rooms you should wear flip flops or sandals. After exercising, be sure to properly clean and dry your feet, wash your socks in hot water and let your shoes dry after wearing them.

    What is vaginal yeast infection?

    Vaginal yeast infection is a disease characterized by signs, symptoms of vaginitis, vaginitis and presence of fungi (mainly Candida). This is the second most common cause of vaginitis, and up to 75% of women of reproductive age have at least one vaginal yeast infection, [1,2] about 40-45% of patients will have the recurrent condition several times and 5-8% will develop recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis (up to 10%) - defined as inflammation at least four times a year. [3,4]

    Symptoms of vaginal yeast infection include: severe itching, painful urination and sexual intercourse, severe nausea (white cheese, no unpleasant odor except superinfection).

    References:

    1. Mashburn J. Vaginal infections update. J Midwifery Womens Health 2012;57(6):629-34
    2. das Neves J, Pinto E, Teixeira B, Dias G, Rocha P, Cunha T, et al. Local treatment of vulvovaginal candidosis: general and practical considerations. Drugs. 2008;68(13):1787-802
    3. Sobel JD. Vulvovaginal candidosis. Lancet 2007;369:1961-71
    4. David W Denning, Matthew Kneale, Jack D Sobel, Riina Rautemaa-Richardson. Global burden of recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis:a systematic review. Lancet Infect Dis 2018. Published Online August 2, 2018 http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s1473-3099(18)30103-8