The tineas are less disfiguring, but not less distressing. Currently, several topical antifungal agents are available, but Lamisil Spray is the only fungicidal spray. Lamisil Spray is applied twice daily for pityriasis versicolor and once daily for ringworm, jock itch and athlete's foot. Medical experts stress that patients should finish the full treatment regimen of one week, even though symptoms may improve before the seven-day treatment period ends. Clinical trials found most patients reported relief of signs and symptoms within the one-week treatment period with continued improvement during two to seven weeks after the treatment concluded.
Studies show new topical formulation highly effective.
More specifically, in a study of patients with tinea pedis, one week's treatment produced negative mycology in 86 percent of Lamisil patients, compared to 19 percent in the placebo group. Finally, Lamisil was no more likely than placebo to cause side-effects. In conclusion, it was found that Lamisil Spray is highly effective and well-tolerated in the treatment of tinea pedis. The new topical formulation is also effective in pityriasis versicolor. A review of two studies involving 254 patients compared Lamisil Spray with placebo.