Clotrimazole cream 1% is used to treat a wide range of skin infections caused by fungi. These include infections with dermatophytessuch as tinea, eg ringworm (tinea corporis), athlete’s foot (tineapedis), and jock itch (tinea cruris) and infections with yeasts such ascandida, eg fungal nappy rash, sweat rash, or thrush affecting theoutside of the vagina (vulva and labia) or the end of the penis. It contains the same active ingredient as Canesten AF (Antifungal andAthletes Foot) Cream. How to apply Clotrimazole 1% Cream: It should be applied to the affected area(s) of skin thinly two to three times daily and rubbed in gently.