I'm currently getting treated for a fungal infection and was wondering if it's okay to drink alcohol during this period. Can you advise on this?

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Dr Shubham Chauhan

General Practitioner

MBBS
4+ Yrs

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no

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I've been thinking about using Kojie San soap for skin whitening, but I'm not sure if it's the best choice. Are there any other soaps that might work better for this? I'm curious about which products provide good results and are safe to use. Can you give me some advice?

Acnelak soap is advised to the patient or tetmosol soap is advised to the patient.

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I've been using Deriva BPO gel on my face alongside Rejuglow and Cetaphil face washes. It's been about a week since I started with the Deriva BPO. Should I stick with this skincare routine, or could it cause any issues?

Yes you can use them ,and if you have any concern visit dermatologist

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I'm struggling with a pretty stubborn case of jock itch. It's been lingering for about a month, and even though it's a bit better now, the itching is still quite intense. Can you suggest a good antifungal cream to help clear this up?

-For jock itch, you can use Clotrimazole cream (e.g., Candid or Lotrimin) or Ketoconazole cream (e.g., Nizoral). Apply a thin layer twice daily after washing and drying the area thoroughly. Continue using it for at least 2 weeks after the itching subsides

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