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How long does it take terbinafine taken orally (250 mg 1 time daily) to begin to improve fungal folliculitis? i haven taken 3 pills over 3 days but no improvement yet.
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Patience.: Fungal folliculitis, or "majocchi granuloma" named after an italian dermatologist is a skin condition characterized by a deep, pustular type of tinea circinata resembling a carbuncle or kerion. It is usually caused by trichophyton species or other dermatophytes. These do not respond quickly to antifungal medications, it may be some lengthy time before visible improvement occurs.
Answered 1/11/2018
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Weeks: Fungal infections are slow growing, and therefore slow to resolve. That's why you have to take medication for a while. Even after the fungus is killed, the rash itself takes a while to heal. Be patient.
Answered 3/15/2016
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