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Fungal infection (ring worm)
Hello Sir/ma'am.. since last December i am having ring worm like lesion on my back side and has recurred many times after even after applying candid (without steroids) cream, having itraconazole 200mg twice a day for 7 days and after some days repeating this schedule around 3 times. it has erupted again. what should i do now.. please help.
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Treatment depends on the severity...Fungus or yeast infection....common around skin folds like thighs and genitals.. avoid sweating, sharing clothes,towels and soap.. specific medicine required depends on the severity.. for detailed prescription do direct online consultation by sending photos.
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Nowadays Candid cream would be mild for it..
Itraconazole 100mg BD u have to take it for a month.
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It’s better u take a online consultation for best treatment
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Till then maintain proper hygiene..
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Dr. Shilpi Bansal
Aesthetic Dermatologist
5 yrs exp
Delhi
You need to take a proper course of medicines for about 1-2 months
You need to do an online consultation for better understanding and management
Also we have to look at treatment of your family members if needed
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