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To what extent are antifungal creams effective?
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Ggod: Good for superficial infections.
Answered 11/28/2017
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Quite good: Most topical anti-fungal creams work well. However, if you are treating an area with a lot of body hair, the fungus may go down into the hair follicle and continue to reoccur. If this occurs, your dermatologist will prescribe a prescription anti-fungal pill.
Answered 10/10/2017
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