Suggest Treatment For Fungal Infection On The Beard

Posted on Tue, 16 May 2017

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Tue, 16 May 2017 Answered on

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Question : fungus affected on beard / hair loss in circel patches

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (37 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Antifungal lotion, continue fluconazole tablet

Detailed Answer:
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For fungal infection apply antifungal lotion like clotrimazole lotion on the affected areas twice daily and continue with tablet fluconazole for another 3 weeks. Fluconazole may have side effects.
On fungal patch don't use steroid as it won't allow it to cure.
For bald patches on the scalp continue with mometasone lotion.
Even intralesional steroid injections like kenacort injections every 3 weeks for 3-4 sessions will cause hair regrowth.

Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj