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Is Itraconazole Used To Treat Fungal Infection Of Skin?
Question: is itraconazole used to treat skin fungus ( on shoulde back).
Brief Answer:
Fungal infection
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for posting on HCM.
It seems you have developed some fungal infection of skin called tinea corporis for which you have been prescribed Itraconzole.
Considering your age I suggest to get your liver function test checked before starting the drug.
Hope this was useful,
Wish you best of health,
Dr Hardik pitroda
Fungal infection
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for posting on HCM.
It seems you have developed some fungal infection of skin called tinea corporis for which you have been prescribed Itraconzole.
Considering your age I suggest to get your liver function test checked before starting the drug.
Hope this was useful,
Wish you best of health,
Dr Hardik pitroda
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