Letter to the EditorInternational Journal of Research in Dermatology
Publication: Indian dermatological experts’ opinion on clotrimazole dusting powder in superficial fungal infection
Int J Res Dermatol. 2026;12(5):533-535.DOI10.18203/issn.2455-4529.IntJResDermatol20262318
Abstract
Dermatophytosis is among the most common skin infections in India and continues to pose a major therapeutic challenge because of increasing chronicity, recurrence, and partial treatment response. Recent years have witnessed significant epidemiological and mycological changes, including the emergence of multidrug-resistant T. mentagrophytes/T. interdigitale complex. In addition to pathogen-related factors, excessive sweating, humidity, occlusion, and skin maceration contribute substantially to persistence and relapse by creating an environment favourable for fungal growth.
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Affiliations
- Department of Dermatology, Yenepoya Medical College, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
- Skinnovation Clinics, Delhi, India
- Department of Dermatology, D. Y. Patil Hospital and School of Medicine, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Dr Ghate’s Skin, Hair and LASER Center, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Department of Dermatology, Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, India
- Department of Global Medical Affairs, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Mumbai, India
