Comparing the Clinical Efficacy of Topical Application of Virgin Coconut Oil and 1% Clotrimazole Cream as an Adjuvant to Systemic Antifungal in Chronic Dermatophytoses: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Introduction: Dermatophyte infections have become a common entity with prevalence ranging from 36.6-78.4%. Majority of the patients are low socioeconomic background who favour topical treatment. High treatment costs antifungal medication and consequent poor compliance given rise to need an effective economical preparation. Objectives: To compare efficacy 1% clotrimazole versus virgin coconut oil application as adjuvant systemic antifungals in dermatophytosis. Materials Methods: A total 100 presenting dermatology outpatient department diagnosed tinea infection clinically by potassium hydroxide mount were taken up for study. The randomized into two groups 50 each group. One group received while other cream twice daily Mycological cure was assessed clinical improvement objectively severity score itch, changes signs symptoms subjectively Dermatology Life Quality Index questionnaire. Statistical analysis analyzed using SPSS software version 17. Results: Virgin Clotrimazole had equivocal response after 12 weeks respect positivity, itch severity, scores when used along antifungal. Conclusion: can be easily emollient preparation