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Suggest Remedy For Persistent Fungal Infection On Thighs And Abdomen
Question: hi sir, i have fungul infection in my thighs and lower part of the stomach from past 1year . i couldn't sleep at night due to continuous itching . can u help me out with the problem
Brief Answer:
Please upload images
Detailed Answer:
Hello, Sir.
I can certainly understand your concerns.
I can guide you better, if you can please upload images of the infection on the thigh.
Once I receive them, I will guide you accordingly.
Thank you.
Please upload images
Detailed Answer:
Hello, Sir.
I can certainly understand your concerns.
I can guide you better, if you can please upload images of the infection on the thigh.
Once I receive them, I will guide you accordingly.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Sir I am unable to post the photo.
Brief Answer:
Terbinafine will help
Detailed Answer:
Hello, Sir.
I can certainly understand your concerns.
I apologize for the delayed response owing to my work schedule.
I have worked through your query and attached reports in detail.
This represents fungal infection most likely tinea.
This requires systemic oral antifungal therapy for 2 weeks.
I generally prescribe oral pills of terbinafine to my patients.
Please check with your physician if he shares my point of view and if can prescribe these medications to you.
Further management if any is based on test reports.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.
Terbinafine will help
Detailed Answer:
Hello, Sir.
I can certainly understand your concerns.
I apologize for the delayed response owing to my work schedule.
I have worked through your query and attached reports in detail.
This represents fungal infection most likely tinea.
This requires systemic oral antifungal therapy for 2 weeks.
I generally prescribe oral pills of terbinafine to my patients.
Please check with your physician if he shares my point of view and if can prescribe these medications to you.
Further management if any is based on test reports.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I have been using cetrizine 10 mg . To control my itching. May I know its dosage , how should I consume the tablet
Brief Answer:
Relevant dosing suggested
Detailed Answer:
Hello, Sir.
I apologize for the delayed response.
Cetrizine is Not helpful.
Terbinafine is advised in dosages of 250 mg.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you
Relevant dosing suggested
Detailed Answer:
Hello, Sir.
I apologize for the delayed response.
Cetrizine is Not helpful.
Terbinafine is advised in dosages of 250 mg.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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