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Fungal infection
Hello Doc,
I am a lactating mother to 4 months old and got fungal infection in pubic area. It's reoccurring..
I am applying anti fungal creams and doc has prescribed oral medications - Terbinafine as well. One dermatologist prescribed oral tablets and the second one told not to have till baby is 6 months.
Just had doubt if oral antifungal tablets are safe during breastfeeding and will it get secreted in milk?? Please advise
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Treatment depends on the case to case basis....Fungal infection or Ring worm.. when occurs in groin, called as jock itch.. Usually fungal infection is common in moist areas of body like skin folds..It's mostly circular or round in appearance.. May be red or black in colour.. Treatment depending on the type and severity.. Avoid sharing clothes, towels and soap; sweating also increases it..As it has to be differentiated from eczema and infection, its a must to see and confirm the diagnosis for proper treatment..So, please send photos of the affected area by direct online consultation for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
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Dr. Prarthana Ramavana
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Usually most modern medicines are not tested in pregnant/lactating humans. They are tested on rodents and based on that, recommendations are given.
When it comes to oral antifungals, they are not proven to be completely safe in human pregnancy and lactation due to a lack of studies done due to these ethical issues.
To be safe, it's better to use only application medicines and no oral medicines until you have stopped breastfeeding.
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