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How Long Will The Yeast Infection Take To Get Better?

my PCP has diagnosed the redness and pimple rash in the groin area and in the crease of my apron belly as yeast infection.I have been applying Clotrimazole 1% cream for 4 days now and it seems to be getting worse. How long before I see it getting better?
Mon, 24 Aug 2015
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My Dear

Welcome to Healthcaremagic!

I have noted your concerns and feel that most probably it is due to inflammation that usually accompanies yeast infections of the groins area.
In my patients, i usually begin treatment with combination of Clotrimazole and Clobetasone to control inflammation and then carry on with plain clotrimazole. I also give anti allergic for itching and systemic anti fungal like Fluconazole for lasting relief. It works fast and relieves the problem altogether.

You are requested to consider changing your treatment as per needs and get well soon. Please also keep the part dry and ensure that your sugar levels are normal. This will help.

Best wishes
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How Long Will The Yeast Infection Take To Get Better?

My Dear Welcome to Healthcaremagic! I have noted your concerns and feel that most probably it is due to inflammation that usually accompanies yeast infections of the groins area. In my patients, i usually begin treatment with combination of Clotrimazole and Clobetasone to control inflammation and then carry on with plain clotrimazole. I also give anti allergic for itching and systemic anti fungal like Fluconazole for lasting relief. It works fast and relieves the problem altogether. You are requested to consider changing your treatment as per needs and get well soon. Please also keep the part dry and ensure that your sugar levels are normal. This will help. Best wishes