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How To Prevent Fungal Lesions On Body And In Mouth?

hi Dr im 19yrs old, 2yrs ago i went on a camp nd when i came bck home i started getting fungal lesions ever since then i get them every single year around summer and they cover up my body nd i also get them in my mouth. there was a time where i was osolated for about a week because of them nd i could not evn eat solid food because they were sore now i need to know what i can i do to prevent myself from getting them again
Fri, 6 Feb 2015
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Hi.

Thanks for your query in HCM. I am Dr.Aliem, and I am pleased to answer your query.

Fungal infection in the body, especially in groins, is a fairly common skin condition, especially among youngsters. It just goes off with the application of certain anti-fungal ointments or medicated powder. Whitfield's ointment is a time tested remedy for this. It is availabe in the pharmacy over the counter. But it causes the formation of a whitish layer over the applied area, which disappears in a short time. Better medications are available, please consult your physician or dermatologist. I have a few suggestions for you:

1. Keep the area dry as far as possible. Especially, avoid getting wet with sweat.
2. Keep the area cool.
3. It spreads by contiguity. Avoid sharing clothes/undergarments.

Fungal infection in mucosal areas, like mouth, may be indicative of some conditions which will suppress your immunity, like Diabetes. So please consult your physician, who will order some blood tests for you. If you have difficulty or pain on swallowing, an upper G.I endoscopy may be needed.

Hope this helps. Feel free to send further queries if any. I wiil be glad to answer.
Dr.Aliem

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How To Prevent Fungal Lesions On Body And In Mouth?

Hi. Thanks for your query in HCM. I am Dr.Aliem, and I am pleased to answer your query. Fungal infection in the body, especially in groins, is a fairly common skin condition, especially among youngsters. It just goes off with the application of certain anti-fungal ointments or medicated powder. Whitfield s ointment is a time tested remedy for this. It is availabe in the pharmacy over the counter. But it causes the formation of a whitish layer over the applied area, which disappears in a short time. Better medications are available, please consult your physician or dermatologist. I have a few suggestions for you: 1. Keep the area dry as far as possible. Especially, avoid getting wet with sweat. 2. Keep the area cool. 3. It spreads by contiguity. Avoid sharing clothes/undergarments. Fungal infection in mucosal areas, like mouth, may be indicative of some conditions which will suppress your immunity, like Diabetes. So please consult your physician, who will order some blood tests for you. If you have difficulty or pain on swallowing, an upper G.I endoscopy may be needed. Hope this helps. Feel free to send further queries if any. I wiil be glad to answer. Dr.Aliem