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Is Nystain/Triamcinolone Cream The Right Medicine For Fungal Rash On Arm?

I have under my left arm . went to the Dr. He said , I had a fungle rash. I think some times its getting better. Then it seems like if I sweat a drop, Iam in troubleagain. He gave me fougerd. Nystain&triamcinolone c ream. Pillssulffameth/trimethoprim 800 160mg tb .My friends think it might be shingles. I did have a shingles shot 2 years. At my walgreens drug store.
Tue, 27 Jan 2015
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do not worrry .
it is not shingles.
it may be fungal infection or may be due to blade.
triamcinolone is a strong steroid ,not for under arms.
apply anti fungal creams & powders available at the counter.
consult your family doctor.
keep dry & clean.
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Is Nystain/Triamcinolone Cream The Right Medicine For Fungal Rash On Arm?

do not worrry . it is not shingles. it may be fungal infection or may be due to blade. triamcinolone is a strong steroid ,not for under arms. apply anti fungal creams & powders available at the counter. consult your family doctor. keep dry & clean. feedback.