Permethrin treatment has fewer side effects as compared to Benzyl Benzoate
Dermatol Monatsschr. 1989;175(5):296-301.
2. RingSafe (Terbinafine)
Indications:
Fungal infections of the skin caused by –
dermatophytes such as Trichophyton
yeast infections of the skin (e.g., Candida albicans).
treatment of pityriasis (tinea) versicolor due to
P. orbiculare (M.
furfur).
Salient Points:
terbinafine cream application for 1 week is as good as treatment with miconazole cream for 4 weeks for tinea pedis.
J Med Assoc Thai. 1999 Oct;82(10):1006-10.
1 week of terbinafine b.d. is more effective than 4 weeks of clotrimazole b.d., in terms of both mycological cure and effective treatment
Br J Dermatol. 1994 Apr;130 Suppl 43:12-4.
improved compliance and better control over transmission of infection was seen for terbinafine as compared to clotrimazole.