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Fungal infection on forearm

2018-04-02 17:50:20
Itchiness and red patches on forearm for last 4 days, it is spreading, currently taking Allegra and any fungal cream
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Hello sir.  If the fungal infection is spreading and quite severe it's always better to have oral antifungal tab.  Bcoz most of the times only topical cream won't work.  Also u need to be quite sure about its being fungal as there are many Skin conditions which looks like fungal
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Control itching.  Not to apply steroid cream

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