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Got a male yeast infection, prescribed flucanzole and nystatin cream. it's been 4 days and there still redness around head and test. area. normal?

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Dr. Martin Raff answered

Probably: Really would need to see this to be sure, but it may take a while for the inflammatory reaction to the yeast infection to dissipate. Give it a few more days and if it fails to get better go back and see your doctor. Something else may be going on.

Dr Krulak agreed

Answered 6/28/2014

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A member asked:

Got a male yeast infection, prescribed flucanzole and nystatin cream. it's been 4 days and there still redness around head and test. area. normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Martin Raff answered

Dr Krulak agreed

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