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Is it okay to discontinue an antifungal cream and then start again? will it still work?

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Yes: Anti-fungal creams for skin infections can be started when needed and stopped when the rash goes away.

Answered 1/5/2019

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A member asked:

Is it okay to discontinue an antifungal cream and then start again? will it still work?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. C. michael Bowman answered

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