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Hi. i have a fungal infection on the back of my ear. the doctor gave me fucicort and elica-m. how should i apply both? are these harmful?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

No: The rule of thumb is to wait 30 minutes before applying the next topical medication. However I don't see any problem even if you apply the creams one after another .

Dr Cremers and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/12/2017

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A member asked:

Hi. i have a fungal infection on the back of my ear. the doctor gave me fucicort and elica-m. how should i apply both? are these harmful?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

Dr Cremers and another doctor agreed

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