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Question: Hi,
Recently, I came down with a case of what has been diagnoses as ringworm by urgent care. I started using Nizoral shampoo on my groin and under my armpits 2x/day on Saturday November 12th.
The condition has only continued to spread and get worse. I added in application of 1% terbinafine hydrochloride cream 2x/day as well as spraying the affected area with miconazole spray 2-3x/day. I started spraying huge portions of my body and shampooing my entire body, including my face and scalp, with the prescription Nizoral shampoo, and have had a few new red patches pop up, especially on my groin.
The condition has gotten slightly worse and certainly no better with 10 days of treatment. How long does this take to go away? Should I be concerned with how persistent this case is? When should I start to get concerned? The person who gave it to me told me they contracted it in Malaysia - could it be something else? The doctor at urgent care said it was not an std.
Thank you,
XXXX
Recently, I came down with a case of what has been diagnoses as ringworm by urgent care. I started using Nizoral shampoo on my groin and under my armpits 2x/day on Saturday November 12th.
The condition has only continued to spread and get worse. I added in application of 1% terbinafine hydrochloride cream 2x/day as well as spraying the affected area with miconazole spray 2-3x/day. I started spraying huge portions of my body and shampooing my entire body, including my face and scalp, with the prescription Nizoral shampoo, and have had a few new red patches pop up, especially on my groin.
The condition has gotten slightly worse and certainly no better with 10 days of treatment. How long does this take to go away? Should I be concerned with how persistent this case is? When should I start to get concerned? The person who gave it to me told me they contracted it in Malaysia - could it be something else? The doctor at urgent care said it was not an std.
Thank you,
XXXX
Brief Answer:
Photograph required
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
Your description suggests that you have developed fungal infection.
Oral antifungal medication would be better for you.
If possible upload a photograph of the involved area.
This will help me in assessing the situation and can give you a proper diagnosis.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you.
Photograph required
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
Your description suggests that you have developed fungal infection.
Oral antifungal medication would be better for you.
If possible upload a photograph of the involved area.
This will help me in assessing the situation and can give you a proper diagnosis.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar
Thanks for your reply. Attaches are 3 photos of my groin and 1 photo of my armpit.
Brief Answer:
oral and topical antifungal medication
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the photograph.
It is looking like fungal infection.
I treat such cases with a combination of oral and topical antifungal medication.
Tablet fluconazole 150 mg per week for 4 weeks and ointment clotrimazole to be applied twice daily for the same duration should help you.
These medication are safe and effective.
You can try these.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
oral and topical antifungal medication
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the photograph.
It is looking like fungal infection.
I treat such cases with a combination of oral and topical antifungal medication.
Tablet fluconazole 150 mg per week for 4 weeks and ointment clotrimazole to be applied twice daily for the same duration should help you.
These medication are safe and effective.
You can try these.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. REMY KOSHY
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