What Is The Alternative For Tinaderm To Effectively Treat Eczema?

Posted on Thu, 22 Feb 2018

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Question : my mom has very small rashes on her back neck , appears to be as eczema , i checked with the pharmacist for TINADERM , but was informed it is not available in the market anymore, could you suggest an alternative please

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:

Kindly upload images

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Tinaderm is an antifungal - tolnaftate. It is not meant for eczema.

For fungal infection you may use a different antifungal instead of Tinaderm cream e.g clotrimazole 1 % cream, twice daily.

However, I request you to kindly upload a few images of the affected area on her back so that I am able to have a look and guide you better.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (13 hours later)

i have uploaded the pictures , kindly check and advise, thanks

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (23 hours later)

Brief Answer:

Oral antihistamine and topical steroid

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

It is I think eczematous dermatitis rather than a fungal infection. I suggest you apply a topical moderately potent steroid cream e.g clobetasol propionate 0.05 %cream (Tenovate cream), twice daily.

In addition, I suggest you take an oral antihistamine e.g Cetrizine tab once every evening for symptomatic relief from itching.

These are prescription medications and I advise you to kindly talk to your local practitioner for a prescription of the same.

Hope I have answered your query.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Kakkar S., Dermatologist

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng