tine incognito

how long does it take fungus/ringworm on hands  full signs and symptoms come back. that was used by cultivate lotion .005% for 6 days x1 day. this the 5th time i post this question.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Topical steroids change the way the immune system functions, and hence they can inhibit the skin’s ability to fight off bacterial or fungal infections. Steroids can also cause tinea incognito which is a fungal infection (mycosis) of the skin caused by the presence of steroids. The resulting rash is a bizarre pattern of widespread inflammation with pustules.

It may take a few days or weeks for the symptoms to subside after removing the offending steroid. If the tinea incognito is extensive, treatment with a systemic antifungal for one to two weeks may be needed.

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.