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How Effective Is Candid B For Skin Rashes ?
Doctor, for long years i have skin rashes in hiding places. i applied Candid B which resulted fair. But i still have black round patches and still applying same cream. my doctor advised to apply Cutivate cream on under shoulders and Tri o bloc cream on my face. i did but still have but not so as earlier. But no irritations. face is deeply worrying me. I need your advice.
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Mon, 3 Feb 2014
Hi. Thanks for posting your concern at HCM
For face i would advice that you use a broad spectrum sunscreen, with both UVA, UVB protection throughout the day.
A product containing one or more of the following ingredients like kojic acid, hydroquinone, glycolic acid, Arbutin, Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, tetrahydrocurcumin etc can be used on face once daily(night time). Tri-O-Bloc cream is a good choice and you should continue with it.
You can also opt for chemical peeling (glycolic peeling) sessions from a dermatologist.
Regarding pigmentation in the groins and Axilla, it is most likely post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation secondary to recurrent fungal infections and applying steroids over there for long can do more harm than good causing side effects like skin thinning and stretch marks. Therefore i would advice you to stop applying steroids.
Pigmentation would lighten by itself gradually if the fungal infections are not allowed to recur. You can use an antifungal dusting powder in the folds regularly to prevent recurrence of fungal infections.
regards
For face i would advice that you use a broad spectrum sunscreen, with both UVA, UVB protection throughout the day.
A product containing one or more of the following ingredients like kojic acid, hydroquinone, glycolic acid, Arbutin, Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, tetrahydrocurcumin etc can be used on face once daily(night time). Tri-O-Bloc cream is a good choice and you should continue with it.
You can also opt for chemical peeling (glycolic peeling) sessions from a dermatologist.
Regarding pigmentation in the groins and Axilla, it is most likely post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation secondary to recurrent fungal infections and applying steroids over there for long can do more harm than good causing side effects like skin thinning and stretch marks. Therefore i would advice you to stop applying steroids.
Pigmentation would lighten by itself gradually if the fungal infections are not allowed to recur. You can use an antifungal dusting powder in the folds regularly to prevent recurrence of fungal infections.
regards
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