
I Recently Had A Fungal Infection Which Resulted In Itching,

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?

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?
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
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

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
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


Thank you, will try this out.

Thank you, will try this out.
Brief Answer:
Thanks
Detailed Answer:
Thanks
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Dr Vaishalee
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

Brief Answer:
Thanks
Detailed Answer:
Thanks
Take care.
If you have no more doubts, please close thread and rate the service.
Dr Vaishalee
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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