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Is Lulifin 10mg The Right Medicine For Fungal Infection Near Anus?
Helo dr This is N. Im feeling very shy to discus thix problem. I have fungal infection near anus for past three months. Before than i had near to my eye. When i consult with local skin doctor he said its fungal infection and he suggested me Lulifin 10mg. I m feeling shy to consult this problem. Near to my anus im feeling same sort of problem. Now its gettimg bigger. Its itching and irritates sometimes. Plz suggest me whether i can apply same cream or different.
Wed, 11 May 2016
Hello N,
I can understand your concern. You do not need to feel ashamed of your problem as the fungal infection you are suffering from is very commonly seen in day-to-day practice.
As you are applying only topical cream, it might not be enough to control the infection that is there for 3 months. I would advise you to take systemic antifungal drugs. I would advise you to take Fluconazole 150 mg (Fole) once a day for 7-10 days. The infection should resolve by the end of 10 days' medicines. You can continue to antifungal cream you are using or switch to Betnovate-C (Betamethasone + Clioquinol) 2-3 times a day.
In addition, while having good hygiene measurements with cold or warm water regularly, try to restrict your use of scented soaps and perfumes, bubble baths and hot tubs. Wear loose cotton clothes instead of tight fitting clothes.
If you do not find relief in 10 days, you should go for a swab analysis of the area along with blood test to determine complete blood count.
I hope this answer helps you. Thank you for choosing HCM. Let me know if you have follow up questions.
Best,
Dr. Viraj Shah
I can understand your concern. You do not need to feel ashamed of your problem as the fungal infection you are suffering from is very commonly seen in day-to-day practice.
As you are applying only topical cream, it might not be enough to control the infection that is there for 3 months. I would advise you to take systemic antifungal drugs. I would advise you to take Fluconazole 150 mg (Fole) once a day for 7-10 days. The infection should resolve by the end of 10 days' medicines. You can continue to antifungal cream you are using or switch to Betnovate-C (Betamethasone + Clioquinol) 2-3 times a day.
In addition, while having good hygiene measurements with cold or warm water regularly, try to restrict your use of scented soaps and perfumes, bubble baths and hot tubs. Wear loose cotton clothes instead of tight fitting clothes.
If you do not find relief in 10 days, you should go for a swab analysis of the area along with blood test to determine complete blood count.
I hope this answer helps you. Thank you for choosing HCM. Let me know if you have follow up questions.
Best,
Dr. Viraj Shah
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