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Hi, lamisil, miconazole are all antifungal medicines so they should help. Along with creams, try and keep skin irritation free. Wear loose breathable fabrics. Sweating, moisture, pressure, warmth, friction can all make fungal infection worse so are to be avoided. Antifungal tablets can be prescribed for 1 or 2 months depending on the severity of the fungal rash. The cream has to be applied till the rash completely disappears and for a week more. For proper assessment and treatment, do see your l...more
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You can try this (do patch test first)
wash the affected skin two to three times a day.
Keep the affected area dry.Avoid excess affected skin irritation by wearing 100% cotton underwear.
Avoid fabric softeners, bleaches, or harsh laundry detergents.
Wash your workout clothes, underwear, socks, and towels after each use.
Keep your affected area, inner thighs, and buttocks clean and dry, especially after you exercise and shower.
After showering or bathing, dry the irritated...more
wash the affected skin two to three times a day.
Keep the affected area dry.Avoid excess affected skin irritation by wearing 100% cotton underwear.
Avoid fabric softeners, bleaches, or harsh laundry detergents.
Wash your workout clothes, underwear, socks, and towels after each use.
Keep your affected area, inner thighs, and buttocks clean and dry, especially after you exercise and shower.
After showering or bathing, dry the irritated...more
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Wash the affected skin two to three times a day.
Keep the affected area dry.
Avoid excess affected skin irritation by wearing 100% cotton underwear.
Avoid fabric softeners, bleaches, or harsh laundry detergents.
Wash your workout clothes, underwear, socks, and towels after each use.
Keep your affected area, inner thighs, and buttocks clean and dry, especially after you exercise and shower.
After showering or bathing, dry the irritated affected area by gently patting it wi...more
Keep the affected area dry.
Avoid excess affected skin irritation by wearing 100% cotton underwear.
Avoid fabric softeners, bleaches, or harsh laundry detergents.
Wash your workout clothes, underwear, socks, and towels after each use.
Keep your affected area, inner thighs, and buttocks clean and dry, especially after you exercise and shower.
After showering or bathing, dry the irritated affected area by gently patting it wi...more
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Hello lybrate-user,
scalp fungal infection need oral antifungal along with lotion and shampoo as it is deep infection which does not respond to only creams or lotions. Outer border is active border of fungus and it spreads from there scratching can spread fungal infection to nails. However for proper diagnosis and treatment prescription I would like to see clear pictures showing affected areas. Also mention your weight and if you are allergic to any medicine when you send a query for consult...more
scalp fungal infection need oral antifungal along with lotion and shampoo as it is deep infection which does not respond to only creams or lotions. Outer border is active border of fungus and it spreads from there scratching can spread fungal infection to nails. However for proper diagnosis and treatment prescription I would like to see clear pictures showing affected areas. Also mention your weight and if you are allergic to any medicine when you send a query for consult...more
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What is ringworm?
Ringworm is a fungal infection of the skin. The fungi live on the dead tissues on the top layer of the skin. The fungal infection of the skin of the body is known as tinea corporis. If it occurs in between the toes then its is called as athlete s foot, if it spreads to the groin then it is called as jock itch and ringworm of the scalp is known as tinea capitis.
Ringworm often spread through direct skin to skin contact with the infected person.
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Ringworm is a fungal infection of the skin. The fungi live on the dead tissues on the top layer of the skin. The fungal infection of the skin of the body is known as tinea corporis. If it occurs in between the toes then its is called as athlete s foot, if it spreads to the groin then it is called as jock itch and ringworm of the scalp is known as tinea capitis.
Ringworm often spread through direct skin to skin contact with the infected person.
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1.Keep the infected area clean and dry.
2. Don't scratch the affected areas because this could spread the infection to other parts of your body
3. Ringworm usually disappear with allopathic creams but recurr After you stop using it. so I advise you to take homoeopathic treatment to cure permanently. No chance of recurrence. No side effects. you can consult me online for homoeopathic treatment without side effects.
1.Keep the infected area clean and dry.
2. Don't scratch the affected areas because this could spread the infection to other parts of your body
3. Ringworm usually disappear with allopathic creams but recurr After you stop using it. so I advise you to take homoeopathic treatment to cure permanently. No chance of recurrence. No side effects. you can consult me online for homoeopathic treatment without side effects.
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First of all don't take allopathic medicines for this cause the medicines or the ointments would be of steroids (like hydrocortisone). You would feel improvement till the time you take them and the time you stop them your condition would be worst than present. By God's grace I have treated many such patients of ringworm. We prepare ayurveda combination of medicines ras rasayan aushadhi which root out such fungal infections without any side effects. No need to feed your body with side effects of ...more
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Hi.
Homeopathic treatment has very encouraging results in ringworm cases and gives long term relief.
Homeopathic treatment is strongly recommended for patients who are desperately looking for an effective remedy. When does itching gets worse? You can consult me online for homoeopathic treatment without side effects.
Homeopathic treatment has very encouraging results in ringworm cases and gives long term relief.
Homeopathic treatment is strongly recommended for patients who are desperately looking for an effective remedy. When does itching gets worse? You can consult me online for homoeopathic treatment without side effects.
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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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Ringworm are the most common of all and are effectively treated with homeopathy. I advise you to stop allopathic treatment as it gives temporary results only with lots of side effects, it will recur once you stop medicines and homeopathic treatment cures it from roots without side effects. no chance of recurrence. you can consult me online for homoeopathic treatment without side effects.
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