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Asked for male, 21 years old from Kolkata
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Hi!
fungal infections are in the rise for past 2 years all india. Fungus became very intelligent and stubborn and making people suffer like anything. Fungus is not responding like before. All precautions like washing clothes in hot water, drying up from hot sun, ironing all clothes .avoid wearing jeans and tight fitting clothes .take care of pets if you have. Cut your nails regularly to prevent reservoir of fungus. Take care of inner wear and foot spaces. Most important is using sporonox in ...more
fungal infections are in the rise for past 2 years all india. Fungus became very intelligent and stubborn and making people suffer like anything. Fungus is not responding like before. All precautions like washing clothes in hot water, drying up from hot sun, ironing all clothes .avoid wearing jeans and tight fitting clothes .take care of pets if you have. Cut your nails regularly to prevent reservoir of fungus. Take care of inner wear and foot spaces. Most important is using sporonox in ...more
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depends on the severity...Fungal infection or Ring worm.. when occurs in groin, called as jock itch.. Usually fungal infection is common in moist areas of body like skin folds..It's mostly circular or round in appearance.. May be red or black in colour.. Treatment depending on the type and severity.. Avoid sharing clothes, towels and soap; sweating also increases it..As it has to be differentiated from eczema and infection, its a must to see and confirm the diagnosis for proper treatment..So, pl...more
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Treatment for Fungal Infection:-Stop all other applications. Cap. Itraconazole (Itrasys/ Canditral) 100 mg twice daily for 2 weeks. Sertacide Cream for application once daily for 1 month. Sebifin cream once daily for 1 month Tab. Fexova 180 mg (if required in case of itching) The treatment has to be complete otherwise the condition will recur. Blood Test- Blood Sugar Fasting & PP. Serum Insulin Fasting and PP.
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Better to show directly for correct diagnosis .Pictures can be misleading.
Asked for female, 46 years old from Hyderabad
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Physiotherapist•Chennai
Use candid B creams which will help you to feel better from the current signs and symptoms which is available in the medical store.
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In skin troubles do not use any external application it will suppress the disease. U can only apply pure coconut oil and visit a homoeopathic physician for permanent cure.
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At bedtime wash the lesion with soap and water and apply micogel ointment for a month and take candiforce 100 mg at night for two weeks
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Hii,
If she is planning pregnancy, I would suggest you not to take Itraconazole. It has mixed reviews for pregnant women. Initially it's FDA pregnancy prescribing status was C ( Risk cannot be ruled out, human studies lacking), while few newer studies favour its use.
For a minor fungal infection, I guess it's Tinea / Ringworm in your case, I would suggest you to use only topical antifungals like Clotrimazole, Miconazole, alongwith Antihistaminics like chlorpheniramine maleate, Cet...more
If she is planning pregnancy, I would suggest you not to take Itraconazole. It has mixed reviews for pregnant women. Initially it's FDA pregnancy prescribing status was C ( Risk cannot be ruled out, human studies lacking), while few newer studies favour its use.
For a minor fungal infection, I guess it's Tinea / Ringworm in your case, I would suggest you to use only topical antifungals like Clotrimazole, Miconazole, alongwith Antihistaminics like chlorpheniramine maleate, Cet...more
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