Skin assessment
- Medical questionnaire and photo review
- Personalized treatment plan
- Prescription when appropriate
CA$175
per consultation
Modern Dermatology
Clotrimazole
Prescription only
Clotrimazole prescribed online
Clotrimazole is an antifungal cream for ringworm, jock itch and yeast rashes in skin folds. A Canadian-licensed medical professional confirms the cause, and your clinician decides if it fits. Some forms are also sold in pharmacies.
Start my assessmentAt a glance
- Topical antifungal cream (clotrimazole)
- For ringworm, jock itch and yeast rashes
- Course length set by your clinician
Why Modern Dermatology
- Canadian-licensed medical professionals, 100% online
- Prescriptions sent to your pharmacy or delivered
- Follow-up and refills through your Care Team
Used forRingworm and fungal skin infectionsJock itchFungal skin infections
Clotrimazole is for the skin only. Keep it away from your eyes and mouth. Stop and call your Care Team if you get swelling, blisters or hives. Keep treating for the full time your clinician sets, even if the rash fades.
Choosing the right course for you
Your clinician tells you how often to apply the cream and for how long. Keep going for the full course, even when your skin looks clear. Stopping early is a common reason for a rash to return.
Considerations include
- Type and site of the rash
- Size of the area
- Moist skin folds or dry skin
- Past antifungal treatments
- Diabetes or a weak immune system
How Clotrimazole works
Clotrimazole weakens the wall of fungal cells
Fungi need a healthy cell membrane to live. Clotrimazole blocks the making of ergosterol, a key part of that membrane. The membrane leaks and the fungus stops growing or dies.
It works on the skin where you apply it. Little of it enters your bloodstream.
Modern Dermatology
Clotrimazole
Prescription only
Recommended for
- Ringworm of the body
- Jock itch
- Athlete's foot
- Yeast rashes in skin folds
- Small, mild fungal patches
Your clinician reviews your skin and history, and confirms that this treatment is right for you before prescribing.
Blocks ergosterol making
Fungal walls weaken
Kills fungal cells
The infection clears
Stops fungal growth
The rash stops spreading
Acts on the skin
Little enters the bloodstream
How it works.
- 01
Tell us about your skin
Complete a quick medical questionnaire and upload a few photos of your skin concerns. No appointment needed.
- 02
Get your personalized treatment plan
A Canadian-licensed medical professional will review your information and recommend a personalized treatment plan, including prescriptions when appropriate. Most conditions can be assessed without a video consultation.
- 03
Start your treatment
Get your prescribed medications delivered right to your door. Medication costs are billed separately from your consultation.
- 04
Follow up on your progress
At a follow-up, your clinician can review your progress, discuss side effects and adjust your treatment if needed.
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Still have questions? Reach our care team at 514 111 1111
Start my assessmentA Canadian-licensed medical professional reviews your history and photos. If Clotrimazole is right for you, your clinician decides and writes the prescription. Not every patient is a fit, and your clinician may suggest another treatment or an in-person visit.
Clotrimazole blocks the making of ergosterol, a key part of the fungal cell membrane. The fungus then stops growing or dies. It works on the skin where you apply it.
Itch often eases within days. A full course usually takes a few weeks. Your clinician tells you how long to continue.
Most fungal rashes clear when you finish the full course. Results differ from person to person. A rash can return if you stop early or if the skin stays moist.
Side effects are usually mild: burning, stinging, redness or itching. A rare allergic rash can happen. Stop and call your Care Team if blisters, swelling or hives appear.
Do not use it if you are allergic to clotrimazole or any ingredient. It does not treat nail or scalp infections well. Your clinician decides if it is safe for you.
Other options include ciclopirox, ketoconazole topical, itraconazole and terbinafine oral. Pills may suit infections that are widespread or do not respond to creams. Your clinician chooses based on your rash.
Keep the area clean and dry, and change socks and underwear daily. Do not use a steroid cream on a fungal rash unless told, as it can hide the infection. Tell your clinician about all products you use.
Tell your clinician if you are pregnant, plan a pregnancy or breastfeed. Your clinician decides if clotrimazole is right for you. Do not start or stop it on your own.
Each consultation costs CA$175. Your pharmacy charges separately for medication. Ask your insurer whether your plan covers the prescribed treatment.
In Canada, clotrimazole is sold as Canesten and Clotrimaderm, and as generic versions. Some creams are sold without a prescription. Ask your pharmacist which one suits you.
Your clinician reviews your progress before each refill. Message your Care Team early, before you run out. If the treatment does not work or causes side effects, your clinician may change the plan.
Simple pricing for your skin care.
Medication costs are separate. Ask your insurer whether your plan reimburses online consultations.
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Your clinician can suggest another option when this one is not the right fit.