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How Can Tinea Be Treated?
Question: I have been suffering from fungal infection from a long time have consulted two dermatologists and they give medicines and it suppresses for the time being but gets activated after few time.I have been using terbest cream on it.I have already seen dermatologist and they say it takes time but it been more than a year nd this itching and irritation continues.Hope you could help ?
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have gone through your complaints and understand your concern.
Tinea has become resistant these days and treatment is required for a prolonged period.
I would like to ask you few questions:
Which oral antifungals have you used in the past?
What are sites of your fungal infection?
Do you have diabetes or any other ailments?
Are you taking any long term medicines like steroids and immunosuppressants?
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, Dermatologist
Answer a few questions
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have gone through your complaints and understand your concern.
Tinea has become resistant these days and treatment is required for a prolonged period.
I would like to ask you few questions:
Which oral antifungals have you used in the past?
What are sites of your fungal infection?
Do you have diabetes or any other ailments?
Are you taking any long term medicines like steroids and immunosuppressants?
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, Dermatologist
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