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What Causes Severe Itching And Drainage From Skin Fungus Despite Applying Ketoconazole?
I was diagnosed with a skin fungus on Monday,since then I have five more rashes different parts of my body. I was given the anti fungal cream ketoconazole cream 2% and have also been using hydrocortisone 2% to help with the itching. They are looking worse than before. Sometimes they a leaking. I m very uncomfortable because of how they are situated on my body. Should I go back to the dr or is this the process of healing?
Tue, 2 Feb 2016
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It is possible to have both a fungal and bacterial infection. The bacteria can be introduced under the skin during itching.
This would cause the leaking.
This means that you would need a topical or oral antibiotic to help with the bacterial infection.
Fungal infection can take 2 to 3 weeks to respond to treatment but if it is spreading then you may need an oral antifungal.
I hope this helps
It is possible to have both a fungal and bacterial infection. The bacteria can be introduced under the skin during itching.
This would cause the leaking.
This means that you would need a topical or oral antibiotic to help with the bacterial infection.
Fungal infection can take 2 to 3 weeks to respond to treatment but if it is spreading then you may need an oral antifungal.
I hope this helps
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