NetNews Usenet Archive 1993 #3/NN_1993_3.iso/spool/sci/med/24321

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From: [e-mail]
Newsgroups: sci.med
Subject: Re: Persistent skin problems
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Date: 22 Jan 93 23:31:33 GMT
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Organization: Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division
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In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Richard Lim) writes:
...
>Of course I've used the standard creams and powders for fungal infections,
>but in the past they only just managed to control the problem rather than
>helping it to go away.

>Considering that all the creams come with instructions that optimistically
>say "Keep applying to affected area for a few weeks until problem clears up",
>I'm wondering that just what I can do to be rid of this fungal infection
>once and for all - if that is indeed what it is.  I've never had any tests
>done; the original diagnoses were done just by inspection.  Would it be
>advisable to go for some tests (if they exist)?  Has anyone else had such
>experiences with minor but tenacious fungal infections?

I am at the tail end (hopefully) of one wopper of a yeast rash.

You may ask your doctor to scrape the rash to confirm the initial diagnosis.

Also, ask about an oral antifungal.

Laura
[e-mail]                      I speak only for myself.
PHD/NSWC, Port Hueneme, CA  USA
Mom to Maryrose Nadine McGovern - born 8-5-92