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How Can Recurrent Monilial Infections Under Breast After Undergoing A Radiation And Lumpectomy Be Treated?
I have recurrent Monilia infections under Left breast 2 years post lumpectomy and radiation for adenoca, st 1, estrogen dependent. My breast is also swollen and has increased skin temp.
I am using nystatin powder bid, which initialy helped, but now getting worse. What else can I do?
I am using nystatin powder bid, which initialy helped, but now getting worse. What else can I do?
Wed, 2 Apr 2014
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The heat and moisture would definitely contribute to the recurrent infections.
If possible you need to keep the area as dry and cool as possible. Treatment involves: (1)keeping the areas separated with a cotton or linen cloth
(2)using absorbant powders such as zeasorb
(3)continue the use of the antifungal powder
(4)protective agents such as triple paste may also be helpful
I hope this helps
The heat and moisture would definitely contribute to the recurrent infections.
If possible you need to keep the area as dry and cool as possible. Treatment involves: (1)keeping the areas separated with a cotton or linen cloth
(2)using absorbant powders such as zeasorb
(3)continue the use of the antifungal powder
(4)protective agents such as triple paste may also be helpful
I hope this helps
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