I'm dealing with this nagging fungal infection that's showing up as red circular patches on my skin. Are there any non-steroidal creams you would recommend to help clear this up?

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Dr Ranjith Darla

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3+ Yrs

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For fungal infections with symptoms of red, circular patches, consider the following non-steroidal creams:

Antifungal Creams

Clotrimazole cream (1%): Effective against various fungal infections, including ringworm.

Miconazole cream (2%): Treats fungal infections like ringworm, athlete's foot, and jock itch.

Terbinafine cream (1%): Used to treat fungal infections like ringworm, athlete's foot, and jock itch.

Econazole cream (1%): Treats various fungal infections, including ringworm and athlete's foot.

Natural Antifungal Creams

Tea tree oil cream: Has antifungal properties that can help combat fungal infections.

Aloe vera gel: Soothes and calms the skin while providing antifungal properties.

Before using any cream, ensure you:

Consult a doctor or dermatologist to confirm the fungal infection diagnosis.

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