30 patients with symmetrical intertriginous candidiasis were treated with 5-fluorocytosine 10% cream and nystatin gel using the paired comparison method. The agents were applied twice daily for 2 weeks. Both compounds were equally effective in eradicating C. albicans and in clinical effectiveness. No side effects were recorded.
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