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Skin fungal infection
I had this problem from past 2 years , whenever i take med. it disappear then again after few months same problem arises,
being taking med. for 2 months , 3 months regularly my weight also got increased and problem also not solved from route,
Please help me as this fungal infection is now infecting my private parts and not going, since iam using now sapat lotion and cream both , i got small relief but i want this to be erased fully from route...
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Dr. Jolly Shah Kapadia
Dermatologist
25 yrs exp
Mumbai
Fungal infection tends to affect folds of the skin, moist areas like groins, armpits, mouth, genitals, under the breasts, webs between fingers and toes, etc. Our skin protects us from fungal/yeast attack, but any cut or break in the continuity of the skin can allow penetration of fungus. It gives rise to rash, eruptions, redness, burning, intolerable itching and abnormal discharges at times. Fungal infection tends to last for many years if not treated well. It is also contagious.
Next Steps
1. Make sure no one around you has it 2. Take a proper course of medicines 3. Absolutely Avoid using preparations like Quadriderm Four derm Betnovate c etc which contain steroids. 4. Wear loose fitting cotton clothes 5. Don't share towels etc 6. Of late lot of resistance to medicines is seen, so it may require a longer course or change of medicines. Avoid steroid containing creams like Zole F etc.
application of steroid containing creams Betnovate etc just suppresses it on surface but it grows beneath the skin and spreads everywhere and also becomes more resistant.
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"Fungal Infection, Ringworm: What You Should Know" by Dr. Jolly Shah Kapadia - https://www.practo.com/healthfeed/fungal-infection-ringworm-what-you-should-know-14722/post
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