Question 1

is a fungal infection on a 2 months baby, especially on the forehead, scalp and face, an external or internal infection and should we immediately consult a doctor?

Accepted Answer

Best that it be seen: Fungal infections of the skin in young infants do not necessarily mean infection spreading through the blood system. That having been said, it is best to have a physician evaluate the infection and prescribe the appropriate antifungal therapy.

Question 2

have fungal infection in my head scalp.., my hair is also thinning..what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Fungal infection of : See a dermatologist. Get the fungal infection cultured to determine the type of fungus. The doctor can start you on a topical antifungal shampoo until the culture returns and then decide if you need to be treated with systemic antifungal medicine.

Question 3

what causes fungal infection around penis head?

Accepted Answer

fungal infections: Diabetes is the most common cause, if you are not circumcised, poor hygiene can cause them.

Question 4

if antipsychotics directly or indirectly is causing all my hair out, can it be a fungal infection on my head? willing to use lotrimen, micronazole lpx

Accepted Answer

See a dermatologist: You have no idea about why your hair fell. Maybe from med, maybe something else. Not fungus. Fungus on scalp does not respond to creams.

Question 5

about 7 weeks ago i was having issues with my foreskin and penis head. i went to seek advice from a doctor and said it was fungal infection and gave me canesteen hc which made improvements

skin is white and dry now. what is it?

Accepted Answer

Need to examine: What you described could be the healing process. You may wish to watch and wait. if the skin keeps improving, even if slowly, you may wait. If it does not get better you should see your doctor again. It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests.
Wish you good health!

Question 6

hello, doctors..atletes foot fungal infection could spred out in our body, entire skin, from toes to head?

Accepted Answer

Yes : Fungal infections can occur on different parts of your body. It is important to get evaluated and treated properly so it does not get worse, reduce spreading and prevention of secondary issues. See a doctor for evaluation and treatment with possible oral or topical medications.

Question 7

dry & flaky skin on penis head and shaft after unprotected vaginal sex.  irritation or maybe sti or fungal infection?  suggested treatment if fungal?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It could be any number of things, but yes, those three diagnoses are included. Fungal infection can be treated with the same topical creams used in vaginal yeast infections.  See your doctor to get evaluated for the others.

Question 8

given lotrisone (clotrimazole and betamethasone) for penile fungal infection. used 9 days, foreskin thinning, blueness on head. month later, skin still thinned & burning. concerned!

Accepted Answer

Use steroid free: Lotrisone (clotrimazole and betamethasone) is a combination of both an anti-fungal and a topical steroid. The steroid is causing the thinning of the skin. And 9 days is not long enough to treat fungal skin infection. You need a topical cream like lotrimin that is just the anti-fungal cream and not containing any steroid, and then use it routinely for weeks to clear up the infection. Oral meds also available but more side effects.

Question 9

i have a fungal infection  and my boobs have sores on them cause they are 38 d's and also ncer runs in the family do i have a greater risk?

Accepted Answer

See your MD: Family history of breast cancer is an important part of any patient's history and may impact significantly on your physician's evaluation of your individual risk.. The majority of cases of breast cancer are not associated with a + family history. You should have regular breast exams (at least yearly), perform breast self exams monthly, and mammograms beginning at age 40 or earlier. See yr m.

Question 10

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.

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Is a fungal infection on a 2 months baby, especially on the forehead, scalp and face, an external or internal infection and should we immediately consult a doctor?

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Have fungal infection in my head scalp.., my hair is also thinning..what should i do?

A member asked:

What causes fungal infection around penis head?

A member asked:

If antipsychotics directly or indirectly is causing all my hair out, can it be a fungal infection on my head? willing to use lotrimen, micronazole lpx

A member asked:

About 7 weeks ago i was having issues with my foreskin and penis head. i went to seek advice from a doctor and said it was fungal infection and gave me canesteen hc which made improvements skin is white and dry now. what is it?

A member asked:

Hello, doctors..atletes foot fungal infection could spred out in our body, entire skin, from toes to head?

A member asked:

Dry & flaky skin on penis head and shaft after unprotected vaginal sex. irritation or maybe sti or fungal infection? suggested treatment if fungal?

A member asked:

Given lotrisone (clotrimazole and betamethasone) for penile fungal infection. used 9 days, foreskin thinning, blueness on head. month later, skin still thinned & burning. concerned!

A member asked:

I have a fungal infection and my boobs have sores on them cause they are 38 d's and also ncer runs in the family do i have a greater risk?

A member asked:

Touched a fungal infection, did i contract it?

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