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Hello i have tinea cruis (jock itch) in groin area. i would like to know terbinafine for treating this condition do hair loss?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Hairloss: is not a side effect of Lamisil (terbinafine) Hope this is helpful Dr Z

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/6/2018

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Is terbinafine a safe medication for someone with anxiety & depression? very nervous to start this medication as i have read a lot of negative reviews. I have severe tinea capitis and losing most of my hair also bad scarring?

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Hello I have a tinea cruris(jock itch). Doctor has advised me to take terbinafine 250 mg for 7 days. Is it okay if I take it for 15 days so that I can clear all fungus? Will I see any side effects? If I go more than 7 days?

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I am treating my jock itch, with lamisil, (terbinafine) showering and drying groin thoroughly, is it safe to masturbate?

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