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How Can Itchy Fungal Skin Infection Be Treated?

My husband has diabetics, and now he has a fungus on his skin in the form of round spots that spread and the itching is awful. The Dr. gave him pill that you take one every three days, does no help with the itching and nothing is going away. I do not know what to do.
Mon, 12 Dec 2016
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Hello dear
I understand your concern
Fungus infection require long term treatment.
I would suggest to consult the dermatologist and undergo proper treatment.
Doctor will give following advises:
Tablet fluconazole for 3-4 week
Application of miconazole/clotrimazole oitments.
Apply benadryl cream
Steroid ointment for short term can be used.
Use anti-bacterial soap.
Wear loose fitting clothes. Take baths 3-4 times a day.
wash clothes regularly, change after work out.
Drink plenty of water and eat healthy diet with rich in vitamin and antioxidant for better immunity.
Hope this may help you

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Best regards
Dr. Sagar
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How Can Itchy Fungal Skin Infection Be Treated?

Hello dear I understand your concern Fungus infection require long term treatment. I would suggest to consult the dermatologist and undergo proper treatment. Doctor will give following advises: Tablet fluconazole for 3-4 week Application of miconazole/clotrimazole oitments. Apply benadryl cream Steroid ointment for short term can be used. Use anti-bacterial soap. Wear loose fitting clothes. Take baths 3-4 times a day. wash clothes regularly, change after work out. Drink plenty of water and eat healthy diet with rich in vitamin and antioxidant for better immunity. Hope this may help you Contact HCM for further health query Best regards Dr. Sagar