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How To Treat Fungal Infection On Ankle And Toe Inspite Of Using Ketoconazole?

Hi Doc, I am 57 years old and have been a diabetic for 22 years. My problem is dark fungal kind skin problem is growing from from my ankle to toe for about a year now and it appears that it is coming up my legs slowly. I have used two tubes of ketoconazole 2% but now improvement I was ashed to try fourderm cream, please advise
Thu, 27 Aug 2015
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HI,
Welcome to HCM,
I read your query and i appreciate your concern regarding this issue.
As per details you are diabetic, First of all maintain good control of your blood sugar level which is very necessary for wound healing.
And secondly you are suffering from it since last one year, so I would not suggest you to treat it at home with any topical medication.
I would Advise you to visit hospital,as there is blackening of your wound which is not a good sign at all. According to my knowledge your wound should be cleaned surgically or it need surgical cleaning.
Visit hospital as soon as possible.

Hope so it will be helpful.
You can write again in case of any query or follow up.
Wish you good health.
Regards
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How To Treat Fungal Infection On Ankle And Toe Inspite Of Using Ketoconazole?

HI, Welcome to HCM, I read your query and i appreciate your concern regarding this issue. As per details you are diabetic, First of all maintain good control of your blood sugar level which is very necessary for wound healing. And secondly you are suffering from it since last one year, so I would not suggest you to treat it at home with any topical medication. I would Advise you to visit hospital,as there is blackening of your wound which is not a good sign at all. According to my knowledge your wound should be cleaned surgically or it need surgical cleaning. Visit hospital as soon as possible. Hope so it will be helpful. You can write again in case of any query or follow up. Wish you good health. Regards