A 60-year-old female asked:
i was given the cream nystatin triamcinolone acetonide what is it it stopped the itching?
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Dr. Robert Jackson answered
42 years experience Dermatology
Steroid: It is a antifungal-steroid cream. The steroid stops the itch.
Answered on Oct 17, 2016
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Dr. Charles Turck answered
16 years experience Pharmacology
For skin fungus : This cream is a combination of two medications: nystatin is an antifungal and triamcinolone acetonide is a steroid that reduces itching and inflammation.
Answered on Oct 24, 2019
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Dr. David Voron answered
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See below: This combination may be prescribed when the physician is not sure whether he is dealing with a yeast infection (treated by nystatin), or a non-infecti ... Read More
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Dr. Jay Park answered
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Not to worry: It is very unlikely for your child to develop any serious side effect.
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