I have had a persistent, itchy ringworm-like fungal infection in my groin, shoulder, and wrist for five months. Despite using prescribed oral and topical medications like fluconazole, Novacort, Surfaz, and Fourderm, the infection has not healed. What effective medicines or pharmaceutical treatments can I use to cure this resistant fungal infection?
Asked by Male, 28 · 6 days ago
It is common for fungal infections to become resistant, especially if treated with creams containing steroids, which can actually feed the fungus and prolong the infection. First, stop using any combination of steroid creams. Since fluconazole was unsuccessful, a dermatologist may prescribe a different class of oral antifungals, such as itraconazole or terbinafine, paired with a single-ingredient topical antifungal like luliconazole or amorolfine. Keep the affected areas completely clean and dry, wear loose cotton clothing, and wash your clothes and sheets in hot water. Please consult a dermatologist for a skin scraping test to identify the exact fungal strain and get a targeted, safe prescription.
