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Fungal infection right armpit, rx ketoconazole 2x day, small scar from mole removal 2 months ago has turned red and raw rest of skin ok, what to do?
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Treatment review: In general such problems require keep area clean and dry, gp should take samples to confirm its a fungal infection (which is less common than bacterial). Treatment needs to be changed accordingly.
Answered 7/13/2017
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