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Why Does Econazole Cream Help In Easing Contact Dermatitis With Itching Symptoms?

I was told by my doctor that I have contact dermatitis from a plants that I rubbed against in my garden..no not poison ivy oak etc..a edible plant..any way she told me to use hydrocortisone cream..the itching got worse..no help I went home and used econazole nitrate cream and the itching stops..I told her this and asked could this be some type of fungus..she said no..so why does the only thing that seems to help is the econazole cream? Thank you for your help
Mon, 30 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Econazole cream is used to treat fungal infection. Get yourself physically examined properly. If you have fungal infection than you might need some oral medications. Take care of your basic hygiene , keep skin clean & dry. Avoid sharing clothes & towels. People who have weakened immune system are more prone to fungal infections so take care & get treated. In the meantime take probiotics & diet rich in protein & calcium.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Dr. Nupur K.
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Why Does Econazole Cream Help In Easing Contact Dermatitis With Itching Symptoms?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Econazole cream is used to treat fungal infection. Get yourself physically examined properly. If you have fungal infection than you might need some oral medications. Take care of your basic hygiene , keep skin clean & dry. Avoid sharing clothes & towels. People who have weakened immune system are more prone to fungal infections so take care & get treated. In the meantime take probiotics & diet rich in protein & calcium. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K.