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A member asked:
Is it common to have a fungal infection on your hands that lasts more than 2 weeks after treatment with antifungal ointment?
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No, see Dr: A primary dr / urgent care / dermatologist should evaluate the rash/infection to be sure of what it is and help determine how to treat it.
Answered 4/12/2013
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Fungus.: Yes. Your description lacks details. But if skin only. May take 6 weeks or longer. If nails involved different story. And must be sure diagnosis is correct. Discuss this wtreating dr.
Answered 2/19/2015
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