Synergistic Effect of Garlic and Cinnamon Extract in Combating Dermatophytosis: A Comparative Study with Clotrimazole

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to determine the fungicidal potential of garlic and cinnamon, and the formulations of the two separately and in combination with clotrimazole for dermatophyte infections. Most often dermatophyton fungi, which cause minor diseases such as athlete’s foot or ringworm, greatly contribute to the general decline in patients’ health. Medications include clotrimazole, among others, such treatments have emerged challenges like resistant strains to eliminate from the fungi. In the present work, samples were grouped with respect to type of infection, the body part affected, age and sex. When comparing results, both garlic and cinnamon extracts possess antifungal activity with increase effectiveness when used together as a remedy for patients who may not make better responses to conventional antifungal agents.