Question 1

itchy, circular-like peeling hands+feet, looks like eczema but my boyf. has too. i think its fungal infection. is that internal or superficial? cream?

Accepted Answer

If it is: Fungal lamasil twice a day for two weeks would take care of it but is unusual on hands.eczema would be more common. Best get an eval for proper diagnosis and treatment

Question 2

sporizole, prednisone & advantan for 5 days for blisters on palm and all cleared up.but 3 days after i stopped its back. fungal infection or eczema?

Accepted Answer

Either: Or chemical irritation from something you're putting on your skin.   Or something else entirely.  Rashes can't be diagnosed accurately without actually being seen.  See your doctor, and if it doesn't get better, see a dermatologist.

Question 3

how can i tell if i have got ringworm/some sort of fungal infection or eczema?

Accepted Answer

See Your Doctor: If you have a concerning rash that is persistent I would suggest seeing your primary doctor so that he or she can see the rash in person for more proper diagnosis.

Question 4

my 8 month old baby has some dryness and some scabs on his toes. it looks like fungal infection or eczema.. what can i apply on his skin? thank you in advance?

Accepted Answer

Need to examine: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to see your doctor, preferably a pediatrician. 
Wish you and your baby good health!

Question 5

will steroid creams make fungus infections more resistant to antifungal creams? i'm unsure if what i have on my abdomen is eczema or a fungal infection?

Accepted Answer

: The lesions may appear similar. Fungal infection tends to be scaly and itchy. There may be a burning sensation and redness. Eczema may be associated with allergic conditions such as allergic rhinitis. Determine the diagnosis first prior to treatment. A virtual consult with Healthtap.

Question 6

i have a fungal infection in palms of my hands.what home remedies and meds can i try to treat it?ive used timodine for 6weeks its getting worse

Accepted Answer

Fungus: Try Lamisil (terbinafine) cream and if it doesn't work then see a derm.

Question 7

i have fungal infection on hand my nail are damaged?

Accepted Answer

Fungal infection: If tested positive for fungus by dermatologist, it needs to be treated with oral antifungals for several weeks to clear.

Question 8

can a fungal infection on palms of hands go septic?

Accepted Answer

No: You can't get fungus from hands to body.

Question 9

i think my hand rash is due to a fungal infection. what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Hand rash: One of the more common otc antifungal creams is clotrimazole, which goes by the brand names lotrimin af athlete's foot cream or lotrimin af jock itch cream (in the United States) and  other common otc antifungal creams include the brand names Monistat 1 (tioconazole), tinactin (tolnaftate), Lamisil (terbinafine), and aloe vesta, baza and carrington antifungals (miconazole). Fungus vrs eczema?

Question 10

is it common to have a fungal infection on your hands that lasts more than 2 weeks after treatment with antifungal ointment?

Accepted Answer

No, see Dr: A primary dr / urgent care / dermatologist should evaluate the rash/infection to be sure of what it is and help determine how to treat it.

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Itchy, circular-like peeling hands+feet, looks like eczema but my boyf. has too. i think its fungal infection. is that internal or superficial? cream?

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Sporizole, prednisone & advantan for 5 days for blisters on palm and all cleared up.but 3 days after i stopped its back. fungal infection or eczema?

A member asked:

How can i tell if i have got ringworm/some sort of fungal infection or eczema?

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My 8 month old baby has some dryness and some scabs on his toes. it looks like fungal infection or eczema.. what can i apply on his skin? thank you in advance?

A member asked:

Will steroid creams make fungus infections more resistant to antifungal creams? i'm unsure if what i have on my abdomen is eczema or a fungal infection?

A member asked:

I have a fungal infection in palms of my hands.what home remedies and meds can i try to treat it?ive used timodine for 6weeks its getting worse

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I have fungal infection on hand my nail are damaged?

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Can a fungal infection on palms of hands go septic?

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I think my hand rash is due to a fungal infection. what can i do?

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Is it common to have a fungal infection on your hands that lasts more than 2 weeks after treatment with antifungal ointment?

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