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A member asked:

I was given the cream nystatin triamcinolone acetonide what is it it stopped the itching?

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Steroid: It is a antifungal-steroid cream. The steroid stops the itch.

Dr Rao and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/17/2016

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Dr. Charles Turck answered

Specializes in 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.

Dr Hickerson agreed

Answered 10/24/2019

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