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Skin (fungal infection)
I have this problem since long about a year .i visited 3 doctors one was able to cure my problem i had anti fungal medicine on last november which is about 8 months back then my itching stopped so i stopped but again i had itching i had those medicine till now and now that medicine has stop working on me please help.
medicine name -itmac 100mg
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Itmac is a very cheap generic which doesn't work. The treatment for fungal infection is simple. You have to take anti fungal tablets and creams for 4 to 6 weeks following which it resolves. Do not apply soap on that area and do not self treat with over the counter steroid creams. Mistreatment with steroid creams like panderm, fourderm, betnovate, candid b etc and self treatment with cheaper generic medicine is the most common reason for recurrent disease. Another cause of recurrence is cross infection from other infected people in the house. Kindly call me and visit me or send photos using online consult option for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
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Dr. Dhanalakshmi K
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Fungal infections has to be treated accordingly., course of the treatment should be 4-6 weeks continuously.
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Confirm by KOH mount and culture testing
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Use separate soaps, don't share your dresses with anyone. Take bath at least 2 times a day then wipe it dry as the moisture increases colonisation of the fungus. Wear slightly loose inner wears and change them every 4 months.
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