TESEU Antifungal Cream, Relief for Athlete’s Foot, Ringworm & Jock Itch, 3 Pack

TESEU Antifungal Cream 3-Pack contains clotrimazole 1% with tea tree oil for athlete’s foot, ringworm, and jock itch relief. Three 3.53oz/100g tubes, twice-daily application for 4 weeks.

Application Protocol

Wash and dry the affected area thoroughly. Apply a thin layer to the rash and 2cm of surrounding skin. Rub in until absorbed. Repeat twice daily for 4 weeks. Continue for 1 week after symptoms clear. Cochrane review data (21 trials, n=2,326) found clotrimazole cured tinea pedis in 80% of cases at 4 weeks versus 47% for placebo.

Athlete’s Foot: Symptoms and Treatment

Athlete’s foot (tinea pedis) affects 15% of the UK population. T. rubrum causes 80% of cases. Symptoms include itching, burning, cracking, and peeling between toes. Clotrimazole 1% applied twice daily achieves 80% cure at 4 weeks. Dry feet thoroughly before application, especially between toes. The 3-pack provides sufficient cream for a full 4-week treatment of 2-3 affected areas.

Itch Relief Mechanism

Fungal infections trigger histamine release and inflammatory cytokine cascades, causing itching. Clotrimazole reduces fungal load within 48 hours, decreasing inflammatory mediators. Tea tree oil’s anti-inflammatory action (terpinen-4-ol) further reduces itch. Clinical studies show itching decreases by 60% within 3 days of starting clotrimazole treatment. Continue application after itch resolves to ensure complete fungal eradication.

Ringworm Relief and Treatment

Ringworm (tinea corporis) presents as circular, red, scaly, itchy patches. Apply clotrimazole 1% twice daily to the rash and 2cm beyond the visible border for 2-4 weeks. 80% cure rate at 4 weeks. The infection spreads via skin contact, contaminated surfaces, and pets. The 3-pack provides enough cream to treat ringworm across multiple body sites simultaneously.

Fungal Skin Infection Coverage

Clotrimazole 1% treats all dermatophyte infections: tinea pedis (athlete’s foot), tinea cruris (jock itch), tinea corporis (ringworm), tinea manuum (hand), and cutaneous candidiasis. The broad-spectrum azole inhibits ergosterol synthesis in fungal cell membranes. Apply to each affected area separately with clean hands. The 3-pack allows dedicated tubes for feet, body, and groin.

Tea Tree Oil Evidence

Tea tree oil at 10% demonstrated 64% clinical cure rate for tinea pedis in a randomized controlled trial (n=158, Australasian Journal of Dermatology, 2002). Terpinen-4-ol disrupts fungal cell membranes at 0.25% v/v concentration. The anti-inflammatory action reduces redness and itching. TESEU pairs clotrimazole with tea tree oil for dual antifungal and anti-inflammatory action.

3-Pack Value: Multi-Site and Household Treatment

Fungal infections spread between household members and body sites. The 3-pack allows: tube 1 for athlete’s foot, tube 2 for ringworm on the body, tube 3 for jock itch or family member use. Each 100g tube provides approximately 200 applications covering 4-6 weeks of twice-daily treatment. This prevents using the same tube on different areas, reducing cross-contamination risk.

Preventing Recurrence

Recurrence occurs in 22% of cases within 12 months. Prevention: wash socks at 60°C, alternate shoes daily (48-hour drying), dry feet thoroughly, wear flip-flops in communal areas, treat concurrent nail fungus (30% co-infection rate), and continue treatment for 1 week after symptoms clear. T. rubrum survives in shoes for up to 12 months.

When to See a Doctor

Consult a GP if: symptoms worsen after 7 days, no improvement after 4 weeks, infection spreads rapidly, you have diabetes or immune deficiency, or secondary bacterial infection occurs (yellow crusting, increased pain). Severe infections may require oral antifungals (terbinafine 250mg daily for 2-4 weeks).