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Suggest Treatment For Fungal Infection Under Arm, Breast And Side Of Legs

I am suffering fungal infection in private parts like arm hole,under part of breast and side of legs etc....i dont know what will do.i consulted a doctor and she gave me one ointment.I used it last one week.but still i have the same problem.Please advise me what will going to do?
Sat, 7 Jun 2014
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Infectious Diseases Specialist,  's  Response
Hello,
Welcome to HCM
I understand your concern.
Your symptoms are suggestive that you are suffering from tinea corporis infection.
It is a superficial fungal infection of the arms and legs. however, it may occur on any part of the body.It is caused by a tiny fungus known as dermatophyte.
They usually thrive in the wet and moist areas.
So.i would advice you to use topical antifungal medications like
clotrimazole,ketoconazole or miconazole for twice a day for atleast 3 weeks.
Along with this take oral antifungal medications like itraconazole for 7 days.
Also keep these ares dry.
Hope you are happy with the answer.
Thank you
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Suggest Treatment For Fungal Infection Under Arm, Breast And Side Of Legs

Hello, Welcome to HCM I understand your concern. Your symptoms are suggestive that you are suffering from tinea corporis infection. It is a superficial fungal infection of the arms and legs. however, it may occur on any part of the body.It is caused by a tiny fungus known as dermatophyte. They usually thrive in the wet and moist areas. So.i would advice you to use topical antifungal medications like clotrimazole,ketoconazole or miconazole for twice a day for atleast 3 weeks. Along with this take oral antifungal medications like itraconazole for 7 days. Also keep these ares dry. Hope you are happy with the answer. Thank you