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I Recently Had A Fungal Infection Which Resulted In Itching,

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Posted on Wed, 23 Oct 2019
Question: I recently had a fungal infection which resulted in itching, after I consulted a doctor, the itching is under control but I have a dark patch/ discoloration in my underarms. Can you tell me how can I treat the discoloration?
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Follow up: Dr. Vaishalee Punj (0 minute later)
I recently had a fungal infection which resulted in itching, after I consulted a doctor, the itching is under control but I have a dark patch/ discoloration in my underarms. Can you tell me how can I treat the discoloration?
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Answered by Dr. Vaishalee Punj (27 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Can try sulfur or kojic acid cream on it

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to Ask A Doctor service.

I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

It is common to have pigmentation after fungal infection. Mostly this pigmentation goes away by itself.

You can try one of the following formulations only on dark skin. Sulfur lotion 8% cream or kojivit gel. Keep it applied over affected skin overnight and wash it off in morning. One or two such applications should lighten the skin enough. Avoid prolonged use of these medicines.

Hope this helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Dr Vaishalee
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Answered by Dr. Vaishalee Punj (0 minute later)
Brief Answer:
Can try sulfur or kojic acid cream on it

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to Ask A Doctor service.

I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

It is common to have pigmentation after fungal infection. Mostly this pigmentation goes away by itself.

You can try one of the following formulations only on dark skin. Sulfur lotion 8% cream or kojivit gel. Keep it applied over affected skin overnight and wash it off in morning. One or two such applications should lighten the skin enough. Avoid prolonged use of these medicines.

Hope this helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Dr Vaishalee
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Vaishalee Punj (8 hours later)
Thank you, will try this out.
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Follow up: Dr. Vaishalee Punj (0 minute later)
Thank you, will try this out.
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Answered by Dr. Vaishalee Punj (12 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Thanks

Detailed Answer:
Thanks
Take care.

If you have no more doubts, please close thread and rate the service.

Dr Vaishalee
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Answered by Dr. Vaishalee Punj (0 minute later)
Brief Answer:
Thanks

Detailed Answer:
Thanks
Take care.

If you have no more doubts, please close thread and rate the service.

Dr Vaishalee
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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I Recently Had A Fungal Infection Which Resulted In Itching,

I recently had a fungal infection which resulted in itching, after I consulted a doctor, the itching is under control but I have a dark patch/ discoloration in my underarms. Can you tell me how can I treat the discoloration?