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How Effective Is Fluconazole In Treatment Of Ring Worm Infection?

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Posted on Tue, 16 Jun 2015
Question: I have ring worm infection whenever I took fluconazole 150mg for continuous and apply .cream five or six days the infection as well as reddishness is removed but when I discontinue it again starts so what Should I do to overcome this problem .
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Answered by Dr. Divakara (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Use for 3 weeks.

Detailed Answer:
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Greetings from Dr Divakara P
Thanks for posting your query.

The treatment what you have taken is right but the duration is very less.

You need to use the cream for at least 3 weeks for complete cure.

Hope this information was useful to you.
Any clarification feel free to ask.

Regards.
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How Effective Is Fluconazole In Treatment Of Ring Worm Infection?

Brief Answer: Use for 3 weeks. Detailed Answer: Hi Greetings from Dr Divakara P Thanks for posting your query. The treatment what you have taken is right but the duration is very less. You need to use the cream for at least 3 weeks for complete cure. Hope this information was useful to you. Any clarification feel free to ask. Regards.