Antifungal medicines treat fungal infections of the skin, nails, and hair. They are mostly available as creams, gel, ointment, spray, or injections. Other than these, they are also available as tablets, capsules, liquid, or a pessary. Commonly used antifungal medications include Clotrimazole, Terbinafine, Fluconazole, Ketoconazole, and Nystatin
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I have a fungal infection with itching on my hand, lower foot and buttocks. How do I manage it?
Query: Hi doctor,I have a fungal infection with itching on my hand, lower foot, and buttocks. Now my skin has become dark, and I am a 39-year-old male. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. 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 q... Read Full »
I have round red spots under my armpits. I do not have itching or pain. Is it normal?
Query: Hi doctor, I suddenly noticed some round red spots under both my armpits. I do not feel any itches or pain, and it does not look like bumps on the skin. Instead, it is within the normal skin layer. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. This condition is known as pityriasis versicolor. It is a form of superficial fungal skin infection. The color of lesions can be dark or hyperpigmented, light or hypopigmented, red or erythematous. Different colors can be there so it is na... Read Full »
I have had itchy, burning bumps and rashes on my left hand since yesterday morning. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I have a rash on my left hand that appeared in the morning the previous day. There are itchy burning bumps on my palm, index finger, and thumb. Bumps are not visible unless scratched. When scratched, the bumps become white with redness in the surrounding area. I had a similar rash on my s... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Thank you for stopping by! I am here to provide expert opinions on your medical issues. I have read your query, and understand your concern. Fungal infection indeed can be very problematic, especially if it becomes recurrent. You can keep these precautions in mind. 1. Never keep the area wet... Read Full »