Fungus on Head resistant to Terbinafine

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Infection on the back of my head was resistant and grew despite 2 weeks of antibiotics. Different doctor diagnosed it as a fungal infection and prescribed a 6 week course of Terbinafine Oral tablets. After the 6 weeks, the fungus is unresponsive and has continued to spread/puss/scab. Could this be Candida Auris the recent outbreak?? Not sure what to do.

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Dr. Sandeep Gupta Dermatologist 19 yrs exp Delhi Consult Now · Accepted Answer

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You need to get examinations done by a dermatologist AND then may need other oral antifungal if not responding to terbinafine oral

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