Dr. Ajay Kumar. MBBS, MD , Psychiatry, General Physician, Infectious Disease, Sexology, Internal Medicine, Venereology, Diabetology

Yes, Lucoz can be used for jock itch also known as tinea cruris which is a fungal infection of the skin that affects the skin area around the genitals, buttocks, and inner thighs caused by fungi such as Trichophyton rubrum and Epidermophyton floccosum. Lucoz is effective against these fungi and ensures their complete eradication.

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

Ideally, Lucoz is used for 1 - 2 weeks till the fungal infection is completely eradicated. You are advised to use it as per your doctor's instructions. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or use it longer than prescribed by your doctor.

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

No, Lucoz does not contains steroids. It contains luliconazole which belongs to the class of drugs known as antifungal agents (imidazole derivative anti-infectives) which is effective against fungal infections caused by Trichophyton rubrum and Epidermophyton floccosum.

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

Lucoz should be applied 1 - 2 times a day or as advised by your doctor. Lucoz should be applied after cleaning the infected area, allow it to dry, and then gently rub the medication till it does not appear. Do not forget to wash your hands after applying this drug.

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Lucoz can treat athlete's foot also known as tinea pedis which is a fungal infection that causes itching, stinging, scaling, and redness of the foot. Lucoz contains luliconazole which is an antifungal agent that kills the fungi which cause this infection.