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Why Does Candiva Cream Applied Cause Dark Spots With Itching ?
I had ringworm last year and my doctor advised me to use Candiva cream. It was gone after weeks of using it, but you can see dark spots (like burned marks).
Last week, I noticed that the part gets itchy so I panicked and purchased a Bonil Solution (5g of Salicylic Acid, 5g of Benzoic acid,5g Resorcinol & 1g of Iodine). I applied 3x that day. And next morning, it looked swollen, itchy, red. Now it looked terrible. It is very dark and flaky. What should I do?? =(( Thanks
Last week, I noticed that the part gets itchy so I panicked and purchased a Bonil Solution (5g of Salicylic Acid, 5g of Benzoic acid,5g Resorcinol & 1g of Iodine). I applied 3x that day. And next morning, it looked swollen, itchy, red. Now it looked terrible. It is very dark and flaky. What should I do?? =(( Thanks
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Seems that you have developed irritant dermatitis to the topical solution. I would anyways never advocate this solution for the groin area because the skin is delicate there and moreover salicylic acid, benzoic acid are very irritating and not meant to be used in that area.
If I was the treating doctor I would suggest you to apply a moderately potent topical steroid e.g fluticasone propionate cream, twice daily to the affected area for a week or so. That would take care of the dermatitis.
Thereafter, you may use a topical OTC antifungal e.g clotrimazole cream, twice daily for fungal infection.
Regards
Seems that you have developed irritant dermatitis to the topical solution. I would anyways never advocate this solution for the groin area because the skin is delicate there and moreover salicylic acid, benzoic acid are very irritating and not meant to be used in that area.
If I was the treating doctor I would suggest you to apply a moderately potent topical steroid e.g fluticasone propionate cream, twice daily to the affected area for a week or so. That would take care of the dermatitis.
Thereafter, you may use a topical OTC antifungal e.g clotrimazole cream, twice daily for fungal infection.
Regards
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