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What caises fungus and is it common to re occur?
I was diagnosed with a fungus on my leg about ayear ago, I was treated witha cream that worked and it went away or at least I thought it did, it is back. At first I thought it was eczema which I also have but the hydrocortisone didn't work so I tried the fungus cream and it is working. What I would like to know is, is it common for the fungus to return so long after or did it never go all the way away? What could be the possible causes? Is there something I could avoid or food or supplement to take?
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Thank you again you have been very helpful I have prescriptions for both there is no time limit on them just says to use until rash is gone and I was thinking I may have stopped using them too soon and thats why it reoccurred, my own dermatologist is on an extended leave of absence I think its due to an illness and the person covering for him doesn't return my calls thats why I'm asking here. Anyways I do appreciate your time and your information, its very reassuring to have my questions answered when I am anxious about something, so I do honestly appreciate it.Now if I could just stop itching it in my sleep it would probably clear up in no time (hahaha). Thanks again, Candii
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You should first get the combination of antifungal creams prescribed by a dermatologist and then use them for the prescribed time. Usually fungal infections show response within 1 week of treatment. Depending on the severity, antifungals may be required even for longer periods of time. Most cases respond to over-the-counter products, which contain any of several basic ingredients: miconazole, tolnaftate, terbinafine,ketaconazole and clotrimazole.You can consult a pharmacist and get any cream or lotion containing these ingredients. Some of them are Lamisil, Monistat derm, Mycelex, and Nizoral.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your dermatologist. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.
You should first get the combination of antifungal creams prescribed by a dermatologist and then use them for the prescribed time. Usually fungal infections show response within 1 week of treatment. Depending on the severity, antifungals may be required even for longer periods of time. Most cases respond to over-the-counter products, which contain any of several basic ingredients: miconazole, tolnaftate, terbinafine,ketaconazole and clotrimazole.You can consult a pharmacist and get any cream or lotion containing these ingredients. Some of them are Lamisil, Monistat derm, Mycelex, and Nizoral.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your dermatologist. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.
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Yes recurrent fungal infections can occur. Various reasons for recurrent or persistent fungal infection are incomplete treatment, treatment resistance, co-existing dermatitis, diabetes and low immunity. Treatment resistance can be overcome by applying a cream with a combination of antifungals (Clotrimazole 1%, Miconazole nitrate 2%, Tolnaftate 1% and Butenafine hydrochloride 1%). Get your blood sugar tested, fasting, 2 hours after food and if these are high then glycosylated hemoglobin to see overall sugar status in last 3 months.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.