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How Long Can Viaderm Be Used For Genital Fungal Infection?
Posted on
Wed, 18 May 2016
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Wed, 18 May 2016
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Question : Ive had a pretty bad yeast infection on my glans following antibiotic treatment. My doctor prescribed me Viaderm to use once/day for a week.
It worked really well and i started applying twice / day.
After the week duration i still have some evidence of fungus still.
My question is can i still continue to use the viaderm or am i running the risk of "thinning" the skin of my penis.
It worked really well and i started applying twice / day.
After the week duration i still have some evidence of fungus still.
My question is can i still continue to use the viaderm or am i running the risk of "thinning" the skin of my penis.
Brief Answer:
would be best to a plain anti fungal
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
The complication of thinning the skin is usually related to ointments or creams that contain steroids.
Viaderm can contain 4 ingredients, one of which is triamcinolone, a topical steroid.
Though steroids can be helpful in treatment in the first stage of fungal infections, they are not normally recommended for a prolonged period.
It would be best to use a plain anti fungal such as ketoconazole, econazole, miconazole.
One of these would be over the counter.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
would be best to a plain anti fungal
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
The complication of thinning the skin is usually related to ointments or creams that contain steroids.
Viaderm can contain 4 ingredients, one of which is triamcinolone, a topical steroid.
Though steroids can be helpful in treatment in the first stage of fungal infections, they are not normally recommended for a prolonged period.
It would be best to use a plain anti fungal such as ketoconazole, econazole, miconazole.
One of these would be over the counter.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Brief Answer:
no atrophy should occur after this period of time
Detailed Answer:
HI
No at this stage, no atrophy is likely to occur.
If a small amount does occur, then it should return to normal within weeks since should only be minor changes only
Please feel free to ask anything else
no atrophy should occur after this period of time
Detailed Answer:
HI
No at this stage, no atrophy is likely to occur.
If a small amount does occur, then it should return to normal within weeks since should only be minor changes only
Please feel free to ask anything else
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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