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Suggest Treatment For Fungal Infection On Foot Spreading To Armpits And Torso
I got fungal infection on my toe which did spread onto entire foot but because I was removing scaly skin , I transferred the bacteria into my armpits and torso. It s swollen red itchy and painful. I asked my Family doc multiple times to refer me to a dermatologist but he constantly postpones that. I do not understand why . It s been already 10 months since I got the problem. I m scared it s going to spread even more and I what will happen . I m using anifungal creams and the one doc prescribed which is 2%hydrocortisonum . I believe I need something stronger . What should I do ? Help please . It s painful and I m feeling an awfull discomfort. Agnes
Wed, 10 Feb 2016
Thank you for your query.
If you have a fungal infection, you will need to use anti fungal creams . if the itching and inflammation are very severe you would be prescribed anti fungal in addition to steroids like hydrocortisone which relieve the itch.
Hydrocortisone should never be used alone when you have an infection as it can worsen it. If what you are using has not helped, you need to see a dermatologist and get either a more potent medication or a different one. you may also need to take tablets, depending on the cause and extent.
The dermatologist may need to test a portion of the affected skin in order to find out but that will be developed dead after you have seen him.
There are certain home remedies to relieve you pr symptoms but it should not be used on broken skin, make sure to ask you doctor of those .
10 months is a long time to wait, if your family physician won't help, find another one, or go to a dermatologist directly if that's possible.
hope I've helped. in the mean time, avoid hot baths and harsh soaps which worsen the itch. wash you clothes in hot water till the infection ( if that's the case) goes away
please get back to us if you need further clarification
wish you good health
If you have a fungal infection, you will need to use anti fungal creams . if the itching and inflammation are very severe you would be prescribed anti fungal in addition to steroids like hydrocortisone which relieve the itch.
Hydrocortisone should never be used alone when you have an infection as it can worsen it. If what you are using has not helped, you need to see a dermatologist and get either a more potent medication or a different one. you may also need to take tablets, depending on the cause and extent.
The dermatologist may need to test a portion of the affected skin in order to find out but that will be developed dead after you have seen him.
There are certain home remedies to relieve you pr symptoms but it should not be used on broken skin, make sure to ask you doctor of those .
10 months is a long time to wait, if your family physician won't help, find another one, or go to a dermatologist directly if that's possible.
hope I've helped. in the mean time, avoid hot baths and harsh soaps which worsen the itch. wash you clothes in hot water till the infection ( if that's the case) goes away
please get back to us if you need further clarification
wish you good health
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