Canesten Hydrocortisone Cream is used to treat fungal skin infections with additional symptoms of inflammation such as swelling, redness, and itching. For example, it is suitable for treating thrush, nappy rash, intertrigo, ringworm, and athlete's foot. The active substances in Canesten Hydrocortisone Cream are clotrimazole and hydrocortisone acetate.
**Key features:**
- Treats fungal infections
- Contains clotrimazole and hydrocortisone acetate
- Treats the infection and reduces itchiness
###What is the active ingredient and how does it work?
The active ingredients in Canesten HC Cream are clotrimazole and hydrocortisone acetate. Clotrimazole, an imidazole, eradicates fungi and certain bacteria causing skin infections. Hydrocortisone acetate, a mild steroid, alleviates swelling, redness, and itching associated with skin inflammation. Together, these substances effectively treat fungal skin infections and their accompanying symptoms.
###What symptoms or conditions can be treated with this product?
Canesten HC Cream effectively treats fungal skin infections accompanied by inflammation symptoms such as swelling, redness, and itching. Conditions addressed include vulva or penis infections caused by thrush, nappy rash, intertrigo (fungal infection of the breast fold), ringworm, and athlete's foot
### What is athlete’s foot?
Athlete's foot is a fungal infection that causes scaly rash that may itch, sting or burn. Athlete's foot can affect one or both feet. Common symptoms are scaly, peeling or cracked skin between the toes.
### What is intertrigo?
Intertrigo is a term for a rash that shows up between the folds of skin. It is a very common skin rash that usually is caused by skin rubbing against itself. The most common areas affected include larger skin-fold areas such as:
- Armpits
- Beneath the breasts
- Genital area
- Abdomen
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