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A 49-year-old male asked:

Can i use triamcinolone acetonide cream for rash in place of econazole nitrate cream?

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Dr. Bruce Jacobsanswered

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No. Econazole is: antifungal while triamcinolone is anti-inflammatory. They are 2 very different drugs.

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