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I have erythrasma. so what should i do?
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Sure?: If the diagnosis is accurate (some other conditions can look similar) taking Erythromycin 4 times a day for 2 weeks is the standard treatment. Your doctor may check your feet with a wood's lamp to confirm.
Answered 9/10/2014
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Easy fix: The key is to keep the area dry -- when you exercise, when you sleep. Shower a few times a day. Don't worry much about this. If you can get some topical fusidic acid, great; if you want to pay for topical erythromycin or some other macrolide, it will speed healing as well.
Answered 8/3/2020
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