Open AccessThe effect of curcumin-based and clotrimazole vaginal cream in the treatment of vulvovaginal candidiasis
Author(s) -
Nilufar Abouali,
Eskandar Moghimipour,
Ali Zarei Mahmoudabadi,
Foroogh Namjouyan,
Zahra Abbaspoor
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
journal of family medicine and primary care
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2278-7135
pISSN - 2249-4863
DOI - 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_584_19
Subject(s) - clotrimazole , medicine , vulvovaginal candidiasis , curcumin , vaginal discharge , candida albicans , dermatology , itching , randomized controlled trial , vaginal disease , erythema , vaginitis , vagina , gynecology , antifungal , surgery , pharmacology , biology , genetics
Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) is the second most common infection of the lower female genital among women passing through their productive age. Furthermore, Candida albicans is the most common VVC agents followed by, non-albicans Candida species. Nowadays, extensive studies are being conducted on alternative therapies and the use of herbal medicines.