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What Causes Slow Recovery Of Wound Despite Using Cortisone Cream?
Question: For Dr Murati. Have used prescription strength Cortisone cream for last few days with no noticeable improvement.
Brief Answer:
detailed below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Welcome again.
I would suggest to give it few more days (2-3) and if it doesn't go away it may indicate that the cause might be a fungal infection.
In this case you may need to use an otc antifungal cream like Clotrimazole twice a day for 1 week.If the symptoms improve continue it for another week.
If the symptoms doesn't seem to improve ,you may need to consult a dermatologist and get examined.
Hope it helps.
Feel free to ask for any question you might have or if you need any clarification.
Take care.
Dr.Rovena Murati
detailed below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Welcome again.
I would suggest to give it few more days (2-3) and if it doesn't go away it may indicate that the cause might be a fungal infection.
In this case you may need to use an otc antifungal cream like Clotrimazole twice a day for 1 week.If the symptoms improve continue it for another week.
If the symptoms doesn't seem to improve ,you may need to consult a dermatologist and get examined.
Hope it helps.
Feel free to ask for any question you might have or if you need any clarification.
Take care.
Dr.Rovena Murati
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