Question 1

does a fungal infection become less contagious during treatment?

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: You get the most from this site when you provide enough background information for a reasoned answer. Fungal infections can be on the skin, in the lungs/blood and other sites. A general answer would be yes, but without specifics, generalizations are prone to error.

Question 2

is penis fungal infection contageous through oral sex?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If you have a yeast infection on your penis, it is conceivable that it could be given through oral sex, especially if the other person has some underlying susceptibility to the fungus, be it diabetes, hiv, or other immune dysfunction.

Question 3

touched a fungal infection, did i contract it?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Some fungal infections (tinea, trichosporon...) can be spread by contact or through fomites (objects that may become colonized with the organisms like towels).  Handwashing works.  Avoid sharing towels and clothing (especially athletic types), wipe down workout equipment with antimicrobial towels.  Depends on the agent, duration of contact, and your immune systems function...And good or bad luck.

Question 4

how can i treat my skin fungal infection?

Accepted Answer

Fungal infections: are usually treated with oral or topical antifungals.

Question 5

can i put ketoconazole on a fungal infection?

Accepted Answer

Generally yes: Fungal infections of the skin are very common. They are sometimes referred to a 'ring worm', even though worms and not involved. Ketoconazole is a commonly used anti-fungal medication which may be effective. However, topical medications are not effective for scalp infection; an oral medication is needed. See your doctor if the rash persists.

Question 6

advice? i need to be  rid of a fungal infection?

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Fungal infection: Typically, for the majority of people, it is relatively easy to treat 'fungal infections' using both over-the-counter medications, or medications that only we can provide you.  However, there are a variety of factors that determine how 'easy'  it is to treat including where it is located, your present medical problems and medications that you are presently taking.  Thus, follow up with pcp.

Question 7

how should i cure a fungal infection on the skin?

Accepted Answer

See below: I would use lotromin or Lamisil (terbinafine) 2 times a day  until the rash has resolved.

Question 8

what can i do to treat yeast or fungal infection?

Accepted Answer

Topical: First, be sure it's yeast or fungus. This infection often responds to topicals.  It depends where it is on the body as to what you would find appealing to use.  Lamisil (terbinafine) cream is over the counter and is a popular anti-fungal.  Sometimes a yeast is on the back where you can't apply a cream and then you might be better off taking a pill for a short time. A pill would involve a prescription.

Question 9

can i get fungal infection by sharing emory board?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: That is why it is illegal, in many states, for nail salons to reuse emery boards - they are required to throw them out after one use. Never use someone's used emery board.

Question 10

can i become re-infected once i've had a fungal infection?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, yes: Yes, it is possible. The skin infections often recur in the same patient. Athlete's foot, for example, is a common type of fungal infection that may occur many times in a patient's life. Other types of fungal infections can occur on multiple occasions as well. They are typically not like a stable virus or bacteria that one can receive a vaccine for. Fortunately most fungal infections are benign.

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