What is the treatment for an itchy fungal infection?

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I would suggest you attach your clinical picture along with your query so that it is convenient for me to comment on your condition and suggest you proper medications. I am sorry I cannot prescribe you any medication without seeing your clinical picture. However, I am quoting these skin care tips from my published article in icliniq. You can also read my article in icliniq for more information on fungal infections. These skin care measures are very important for the complete clearance of fungal infections along with medications. Tinea (Ringworm): Crucial Do’s. Wear dry loose cotton clothes. Try to find inner garments which are 100 percent pure cotton. Make use of fans or air conditioners at night to keep the affected part well-ventilated. Take a bath twice a day. Always use lukewarm water. Avoid using very hot water. Hot water favors fungal growth in the body. Wash the affected parts with cold water once you are done taking a bath. Always use a fresh dry towel to wipe off water from the body. Make sure skin folds are totally dry before wearing clothes. Use antifungal dusting powders for your skin folds such as underarms, thigh folds, below breasts, and between the toes. Wash your clothes, towel, and bedspread in hot water and dry them in good sunlight. Eat healthy food, and keep your body weight ideal for your height because being overweight or undernourished leads to reduced immunity which increases the chances of acquiring a fungal infection. If you are diabetic, check your blood sugar level frequently and make sure your blood sugars are within the normal range because uncontrolled blood sugar is a risk factor for fungal infection. Ask if any of your family members have a similar fungal infection. If so, encourage them to take treatment. Check your pet animals for rashes. If there are any, take them to a veterinary doctor for treatment. Dogs and cats are also sources of infection. Always complete the full course of medications prescribed by your dermatologist. Incomplete treatment results in the recurrence of fungal infection, which is more resistant to treatment. Tinea (Ringworm): Crucial Don’ts. Do not scratch. Scratching makes the rash worse. Ask your dermatologist to prescribe anti-itching medicine. Do not wear synthetic clothes or tight-fitting jeans which do not allow air to flow through them, and do not wear wet inner clothes. Do not wear inners while at home, just allow air to flow freely through the affected part. Do not share your personal items such as clothes, towels, soap, or comb with your family or friends. Do not use over-the-counter (OTC) medications for ringworm. Most of these OTC creams contain steroids in them, which give faster relief from itching, but they make the ringworm spread to a larger area and also make the routine treatment insufficient. Do not use home remedies such as garlic paste to get rid of ringworm. This could burn your skin and leave a permanent scar. Proper and timely medications from a dermatologist and these skin care measures would provide faster relief from symptoms, speedy recovery, and less chance of recurrence.