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How To Differentiate Between Antifungal And Antibacterial Infection?

How do you know if you have a antifungal infection or a Bacterial infection. I was on Antifungal creams for 3 weeks - rash never cleared up. Yesterday my doctor prescribed desonide cream and a oral pill - Doryx (once a day). Can I still apply my Nystatin Antifungal cream as a backup as well.
Wed, 7 May 2014
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Infectious Diseases Specialist 's  Response
Hello,
Welcome to HCM,

As you are having some infection which is not clearing even after three weeks after the application of antifungal cream, as you have consulted your doctor and who has prescribed steroid cream and the oral medicine for your condition.

Physical examination is very much must in case of any skin lesions to make proper diagnosis and to take adequate treatment.

It is very difficult to suggest that oint nystatin is helpful to you by your history. Definitely this is an excellent antifungal drug but its use in your condition requires physical examination.
Thank you.
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How To Differentiate Between Antifungal And Antibacterial Infection?

Hello, Welcome to HCM, As you are having some infection which is not clearing even after three weeks after the application of antifungal cream, as you have consulted your doctor and who has prescribed steroid cream and the oral medicine for your condition. Physical examination is very much must in case of any skin lesions to make proper diagnosis and to take adequate treatment. It is very difficult to suggest that oint nystatin is helpful to you by your history. Definitely this is an excellent antifungal drug but its use in your condition requires physical examination. Thank you.