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  • Female
  • 22 Years
  • 29/01/2025

I've been taking some meds for my acne vulgaris, and now I've got this rash on my arms and other parts of my body. I was supposed to be on the meds for 5 days, and I've already done 4. What should I do now?

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Visit your Physician for appropriate management

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Consult a Dermatologist

Answered 04/07/2025

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I'm Shivam Gupta and I'm having a bit of a struggle with a recurring fungal infection. Last year around March or April, I first noticed red spots on my thigh that looked like a fungal infection. I talked to a doctor who suggested using Lobet GM Cream, and it went away after using it, but then the spots and itching came back. After two months, I consulted another doctor who recommended Candiforce 200 Tablets, FM 24 Tablets, and Serta Cream, and I used the cream for a year. Everything seemed fine, but now the fungal infection is back, and it's showing up on different parts of my body like my thighs, hands, stomach, and sometimes my head. I've also had carom seeds in my stomach and have taken medicine for that, but the fungal infection keeps coming back. What steps can I take to finally get rid of these infections?

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