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Suggest Treatment For Jock Itch While On Terbinafine And Clotrimazole
Question: I have a stubborn case of Jock itch that I am treating with terbinafine cream for 7 days. I am on day 5 and the rash has faded but is slightly present. This after clotrimazole failed to kill the fungus. Can I use terbinafine for longer than the seven days listed on the tube?
Brief Answer:
Can use terbinafine cream for 2-3 weeks
Detailed Answer:
Hi
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Yes you can use terbinafine cream for a longer duration of upto 2-3 weeks.
7 days is less a time for treating stubborn fungal infection as there are high chances of recurrence with short duration of treatment.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
Can use terbinafine cream for 2-3 weeks
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
Yes you can use terbinafine cream for a longer duration of upto 2-3 weeks.
7 days is less a time for treating stubborn fungal infection as there are high chances of recurrence with short duration of treatment.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
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