Clotrimazole
is used to treat skin infections such as athlete’s foot, jock itch, ringworm, and other fungal skin infections (candidiasis). This medication is also used to treat a skin condition known as pityriasis (tinea versicolor), a fungal infection that causes a lightening or darkening of the skin of the neck, chest, arms, or legs. Clotrimazole is an azole antifungal that works by preventing the growth of fungus.
How to use
Use this medication on the skin only. Clean and thoroughly dry the area to be treated. Apply this medication to the affected skin, usually twice a day or as directed by your doctor. Dosage and length of treatment depends on the type of infection being treated. Do not apply this more often than prescribed. Your condition will not clear faster, but side effects may be increased. Apply enough medication to cover the affected area and some of the surrounding skin. After applying this medication, wash your hands. Do not wrap, cover or bandage the area unless directed to do so by your doctor. Do not apply this medication in the eyes, nose, …

Treatments for fungal infections
Antifungal drugs are used to treat mycoses. Depending on the nature of the infection, a topical or systemic agent may be used.
Polyene antifungals

Amphotericin B
Natamycin
Rimocidin
Filipin
Nystatin
Amphotericin B
Candicin
Hamycin

Azole antifungal
Imidazole, triazole, and thiazole antifungals
Imidazoles

Miconazole
Ketoconazole
Clotrimazole
Econazole
Omoconazole
Bifonazole
Butoconazole
Fenticonazole
Isoconazole
Oxiconazole
Sertaconazole
Sulconazole
Tioconazole

Triazoles

Fluconazole
Itraconazole
Isavuconazole
Ravuconazole
Posaconazole
Voriconazole
Terconazole

Thiazoles

Abafungin

Allylamines antifungal

Terbinafine
Naftifine
Butenafine

Echinocandins antifungal

Anidulafungin
Caspofungin
Micafungin

Others antifungal

Polygodial – most useful against Candida albicans
Benzoic acid – has antifugal properties but must be combined with a keratolytic agent
Ciclopirox – (ciclopirox olamine) – most useful against Tinea versicolour
Tolnaftate
Undecylenic acid – acid derived from natural castor oil; fungistatic as well as anti-bacterial and anti-viral
Flucytosine or 5-fluorocytosine – an antimetabolite
Griseofulvin
Haloprogin – discontinued
Sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3)

Antifungal alternatives

Allicin – (from crushing garlic)
Tea tree oil
Citronella oil – obtained from different species of Cymbopogon (Lemon grass)
Iodine
olive leaf
orange oil
palmarosa oil
patchouli
lemon myrtle
Neem Seed Oil
Coconut Oil
Zinc – in dietary supplements or natural food sources
Selenium – in dietary supplements or natural food sources
Horopito (Pseudowintera colorata) leaf

Lasers treatments
Lasers are being used for treatment of toenail fungus. This treatment is safe and has no side effects since the laser is applied directly to the infection.