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Fungal Infection On Face, Allergic Reaction, Rashes. Stop Using Lustra Af And Hydrocortizone?
suffering from severe fungal infection on face resulting from allergic reaction after being pricked by a man s facial hair and reacted to his aftershave lotion. got kozic acid and desonide from dermatoligist and now lustra af and hydrocortizone 2%. problem is getting worse as rash continues to spread, now affecting my eyes. Face continues to be red and itchy. should I stop using lustra af and hydrocortizone?
Thu, 30 May 2013
YES THESE STEROIDS INCREASE THE FUNGUS
USE ANTIFUNGAL
FORCAN 150 MG ONCE A WEEK FOR 12 WK AS FUNGUS IS DIFFICULT TO REMOVE FROM BODY AND IT MAY TAKE 3 MONTHS
TAKE EBASTINE 10 MG ONCE A DAY FOR LONG
IF INFECTION TAKE DOXI 100 MG BD FOR 7 DAYS
APPLY CANDID OINTMENT ON EFFECTED PART BD OR TDS
USE CALAMINE ONCE A DAY
KEEP DRY
NO OILY FOODS
NO OIL ON SKIN
KEEP DRY AND AIRY NO MOISTURISERS
CONTONUE FOR 2- MONTHSCOMPLETELY WITHDRAW YAST FRPM DIET
USE ANTIFUNGAL
FORCAN 150 MG ONCE A WEEK FOR 12 WK AS FUNGUS IS DIFFICULT TO REMOVE FROM BODY AND IT MAY TAKE 3 MONTHS
TAKE EBASTINE 10 MG ONCE A DAY FOR LONG
IF INFECTION TAKE DOXI 100 MG BD FOR 7 DAYS
APPLY CANDID OINTMENT ON EFFECTED PART BD OR TDS
USE CALAMINE ONCE A DAY
KEEP DRY
NO OILY FOODS
NO OIL ON SKIN
KEEP DRY AND AIRY NO MOISTURISERS
CONTONUE FOR 2- MONTHSCOMPLETELY WITHDRAW YAST FRPM DIET
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