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Regarding treatment of tinea cruris
I myself(medical student) having tinea infection since 2021 ,I ve been self medicating with oral fluconazole 150 mg weekly and candid cream daily but it recurrs whenever I stop medication every time ,and I m also concerned about long term use of fluconazole about androgenic side effects, would you suggest me a good treatment plan which works well
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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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Provide with photos and discuss in detail so that accurate treatment can be given to you accordingly.
Many of the tinea species now a days have already developed resistance to fluconazole.
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