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Is Ketoconazole Or Miconazole Effective For Fungal Infections?
My 7 yr old son has been diagnosed with a fungal infection. It s over 15% of his body and pretty angry. Doc prescribed ketoconazole for small patch on his face when we thought body was infected wounds from falling off his bike.Saw nurse yesterday and she said these are also fungal and prescribed miconazole 2%.Which should I be using please?
Wed, 3 Sep 2014
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Both of these are anti fungal creams and you can choose to use either one to treat his rash.
It can sometimes take 2 to 3 weeks in some persons for improvement to be seen because fungal infections can respond slowly to treatment.
It is important to use the cream consistently.
If the extensive rash does not respond to topical treatment then he may need an oral antifungal.
I hope this helps
Both of these are anti fungal creams and you can choose to use either one to treat his rash.
It can sometimes take 2 to 3 weeks in some persons for improvement to be seen because fungal infections can respond slowly to treatment.
It is important to use the cream consistently.
If the extensive rash does not respond to topical treatment then he may need an oral antifungal.
I hope this helps
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