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Fungal infection

2016-09-29 15:58:01
Hello doctor, I have got a fungal infection on my arm it's in a ring like shape. I was using zole-f ointment for a week but after I stopped using the ointment the infection has come back again. Please can u suggest any other creams or ointment.
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Greetings. For fungal infection, u should continue your creams for at least a month or for about 10days even after the lesions have subsided. U can use terbinafine cream twice daily. If no improvement with this also. U need to consult a Dermatologist for further treatment. Regards

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