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What Causes Fungal Infection To Reoccur After Finishing Fluconazole Tablets?
i suffer from frequent fungal infection below my hip area. the infection disappears for short time after taking fluconazole tablets( one every week for 3 consecutive weeks) it was suggested during my doctor's visit. I maintain cleanliness of my body. I am bit overweight and sweat a lot.
Wed, 18 Jun 2014
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Fungal infections are common in the groin, under the breasts and in the axilla because of moisture, friction and heat.
Increased weight increases the friction aspect.
You would need to reduce these factors. This would involve the : (1)skin folds should be separated with cotton or linen. Avoid any occlusive or tight clothing
(2)use barrier creams such as triple paste or greer goo to protect the skin against the heat , moisture and friction
I hope this helps
Fungal infections are common in the groin, under the breasts and in the axilla because of moisture, friction and heat.
Increased weight increases the friction aspect.
You would need to reduce these factors. This would involve the : (1)skin folds should be separated with cotton or linen. Avoid any occlusive or tight clothing
(2)use barrier creams such as triple paste or greer goo to protect the skin against the heat , moisture and friction
I hope this helps
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