Compound clotrimazole ointment contains clotrimazole. It is a topical cream used to treat candidiasis, tinea versicolor, and dermal infections. It also helps in reducing itching, cracking, and burning in skin caused by infection. Candida (a type of fungus) is the causative agent of candidiasis and tinea versicolor is caused by Malassezia furfur. Clotrimazole is a synthetic antifungal agent. It is an imidazole derivative. It inhibits the biosynthesis of ergosterol, a component of fungal ... Read more