Comparison of topical treatment regimens for failure to cure fungal skin infections of the foot at 1–8 weeks of follow up*
| Comparison regimens (weighted event rates) | Number of studies | RRR (95% CI) | NNT (CI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| *Abbreviations defined in glossary; RRR, NNT, and CI calculated from data provided by the author. | |||
| Allylamines (23%) v placebo (80%) | 12 | 65% (56 to 72) | 2 (2 to 3) |
| Azoles (23%) v placebo (61%) | 17 | 68% (56 to 76) | 3 (3 to 4) |
| Undecenoic acid (29%) v placebo (75%) | 4 | 61% (44 to 72) | 3 (2 to 4) |
| Tolnaftate (52%)v placebo (70%) | 3 | 26% (4 to 43) | 6 (4 to 31) |