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Suggest Remedy For Recurring Itching And Infection On The Skin
Question: hi i recently went to a lady doc for the skin itching on my stomach area, she prescribed me ketoconazole, sebtin cream, kz soap and cetrizine . though the itching has stopped temporarily it keeps coming back now and then and the scars does nt seem to go . i m scared to go again to that doc because keto is banned in most of the countries still she prescribed me this.please guide should i go to this doc again or should i see some other doc for the follow up?
Brief Answer:
need not be worried about ketoconazole
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to HCM forum.
Thanks for posting to us.
I have gone through your query in detail and understand your concerns.
Itching and rash responding to ketoconazole indicates a superficial fungal infection of the skin (tinea). To prevent recurrence, we have to continue application for 4 to 6 more weeks after disappearance of symptoms. So next time, lets keep this in mind. Also, always keep the area clean and dry. Moisture promotes fungal growth.
Regarding ketoconazole, this is a very commonly used anti fungal agent used for decades without serious side effects. Nothing to worry about this. Anyhow if you are not comfortable with, you can freely discuss this with your doctor as there are equally effective alternative agents like clotrimazole, miconazole etc.
Hope I have answered your query.
Be free to ask further questions if any.
Wishing you good health.
Thank you.
need not be worried about ketoconazole
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to HCM forum.
Thanks for posting to us.
I have gone through your query in detail and understand your concerns.
Itching and rash responding to ketoconazole indicates a superficial fungal infection of the skin (tinea). To prevent recurrence, we have to continue application for 4 to 6 more weeks after disappearance of symptoms. So next time, lets keep this in mind. Also, always keep the area clean and dry. Moisture promotes fungal growth.
Regarding ketoconazole, this is a very commonly used anti fungal agent used for decades without serious side effects. Nothing to worry about this. Anyhow if you are not comfortable with, you can freely discuss this with your doctor as there are equally effective alternative agents like clotrimazole, miconazole etc.
Hope I have answered your query.
Be free to ask further questions if any.
Wishing you good health.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
I have learnt that flucanozole 150 mg / week for a month completely cures this fungal infection. Actually speaking lady doc said this has nothing to do with dryness, infection she said my body has got attuned to this fungi and it may not be completely cured. i learnt from her that i has something to do with early morning sneezing or a cold allergy is that true? so just let me know is this problem completely curable and can i take the above medication without going to doc?
Brief Answer:
Can be treated with Fluconazole if topical antifungals fail.
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
Thanks for follow up.
The infection can be treated with fluconazole. But this is used only when there are multiple lesions, when the person is immunocompromised or when the infection fails to resolve with full course of topical antifungals. This can be tried to treat your condition but we have to discuss with your doctor. This can not be used without a prescription.
Fungal infection can cause allergic reactions; but this occurs in the form of allergic rashes in other parts of body and not as allergic rhinitis or sneezing.
Hope now you got cleared.
If you have no further questions, you can close the discussion and rate the answer; otherwise I will be happy to help.
Wishing you good health.
Thank you.
Can be treated with Fluconazole if topical antifungals fail.
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
Thanks for follow up.
The infection can be treated with fluconazole. But this is used only when there are multiple lesions, when the person is immunocompromised or when the infection fails to resolve with full course of topical antifungals. This can be tried to treat your condition but we have to discuss with your doctor. This can not be used without a prescription.
Fungal infection can cause allergic reactions; but this occurs in the form of allergic rashes in other parts of body and not as allergic rhinitis or sneezing.
Hope now you got cleared.
If you have no further questions, you can close the discussion and rate the answer; otherwise I will be happy to help.
Wishing you good health.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Ashwin Bhandari
Doctor one more question , my general health/immune function is very good otherwise so i was wondering why this fungal has been dormant in me till 8 years ? and is there any natural food like are rich in vitamin c or omega which i can eat to eradicate this problem in a natural way.Are english medicines the only way out?
the thing with me is that i don't like hospitals and i avoid them in every possible way. Please give your valuable suggestion for the last time
the thing with me is that i don't like hospitals and i avoid them in every possible way. Please give your valuable suggestion for the last time
Brief Answer:
Take more fruits and veges.
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
Superficial fungal infections are very common in the general community and immunodeficiency is not a prerequisite. Try to include more green leafy vegetables, pulses and fruits in the diet as an adequate supply of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients can improve and maintain our immunological status.
Keeping a healthy diet and improving personal hygiene can help reducing incidence of such infections; but once occurred, we have to treat them with appropriate drugs.
Take care.
Thank you.
Take more fruits and veges.
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
Superficial fungal infections are very common in the general community and immunodeficiency is not a prerequisite. Try to include more green leafy vegetables, pulses and fruits in the diet as an adequate supply of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients can improve and maintain our immunological status.
Keeping a healthy diet and improving personal hygiene can help reducing incidence of such infections; but once occurred, we have to treat them with appropriate drugs.
Take care.
Thank you.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
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