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Hi. No need to worry because this fungal infection is absolutely curable. U have to take regular oral medication for 1 month and topical for 1 to 2 months. Now a days patients are developing resistance to itraconazole (alcros, dermitraz)so if you are not getting any better with this and the condition stil persists then a full course of tab griseofulvin can be tried. But its not that once you are treated you will not suffer from this condition again in your lifetime, but of course there will not ...more
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1. Apply panderm plus ointment twice daily for (1-2 week) 2. Take one tablet of levocetrizine (5 mg) at bed time if itching is severe
3.Thoroughly dry the area after taking bath and keep it dry and sweat free. Apply talcum powder in the area 4.Use loose cotton under wear instead of tight synthetic one
5. Change the under wear daily and use clean and washed one
6.Maintain personal hygiene
7.consult skin specialist for further advice.
3.Thoroughly dry the area after taking bath and keep it dry and sweat free. Apply talcum powder in the area 4.Use loose cotton under wear instead of tight synthetic one
5. Change the under wear daily and use clean and washed one
6.Maintain personal hygiene
7.consult skin specialist for further advice.
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Asked for male, 19 years old from Chatra
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If ringworm is localised then antifungal ointment like CANDID cream is sufficient.
If ringworm is extensive then oral fluconazole should be given under supervision of a pediatrician/skin specialist
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If ringworm is extensive then oral fluconazole should be given under supervision of a pediatrician/skin specialist
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You can try this
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 gent...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 affected area by gent...more
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