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How Long Does Fungal Infection Under Breast Take To Resolve?
Question: my DR told me i had ayeast infection under my left breast he perscribed nystop 100,000 powder 7 days ago how long does it take to heal it feels like a burn
Brief Answer:
It will take a few more days
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for wiritng to Health Care Magic, I am Dr Muhammad Ahmad, I have read you question closely , I understand you concern and will try to alleviate them through my response.
Yeast infection usually happens in areas of body which usually stay moist for longer periods of time and may escape rinsing during shower for example perenium, armpits, under breasts.
Fungal infections , unlike bacterial infections take a bit longer to resolve . Usual time of complete relief is mostly 30 days or even more.
Here are a few factors which might effect the speed of healing.
1) Age .
2) Part of the body effected.
3) Type of fungus which affected the skin.
4) Severity.
5) Immunity status of the patient. Like a diabetic would get the healing in almost double the days of a non diabetic.
In your case you have yeast and considering the area I would say that your infection might take about 20-30 days to get completely releived but here you have to make sure of few things.
1) Keep the area dry. Avoid situations which may cause excess sweating.
2) Use the medicines regularly.
3) Avoid scratching.
4) Keep a good eye at the area if there is pus immediately contact your doctor.It might be super added bacterial infection.
5) If things keep getting worse contact your doctor, he might want to run some tests and change medication.
Don't panic you need to be patient , things are expected to get better soon.
I hope this answered your question If you have more queries feel free to ask.
Regards.
Dr.Muhammad Ahmad.
It will take a few more days
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for wiritng to Health Care Magic, I am Dr Muhammad Ahmad, I have read you question closely , I understand you concern and will try to alleviate them through my response.
Yeast infection usually happens in areas of body which usually stay moist for longer periods of time and may escape rinsing during shower for example perenium, armpits, under breasts.
Fungal infections , unlike bacterial infections take a bit longer to resolve . Usual time of complete relief is mostly 30 days or even more.
Here are a few factors which might effect the speed of healing.
1) Age .
2) Part of the body effected.
3) Type of fungus which affected the skin.
4) Severity.
5) Immunity status of the patient. Like a diabetic would get the healing in almost double the days of a non diabetic.
In your case you have yeast and considering the area I would say that your infection might take about 20-30 days to get completely releived but here you have to make sure of few things.
1) Keep the area dry. Avoid situations which may cause excess sweating.
2) Use the medicines regularly.
3) Avoid scratching.
4) Keep a good eye at the area if there is pus immediately contact your doctor.It might be super added bacterial infection.
5) If things keep getting worse contact your doctor, he might want to run some tests and change medication.
Don't panic you need to be patient , things are expected to get better soon.
I hope this answered your question If you have more queries feel free to ask.
Regards.
Dr.Muhammad Ahmad.
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