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If i use lamisil on a possible fungal infection around my armpits, but fail to hit a few spots and it grows back again, is it now resistant to the lamisil?

Q: if i use lamisil on a possible fungal infection around my armpits, but fail to hit a few spots and it grows back again, is it now resistant to the lamisil?

: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. Recurrent episodes suggest that it may something other than fungal infection and it would be prudent to see a doctor. Wish you good health!

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It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. Recurrent episodes suggest that it may something other than fungal infection and it would be prudent to see a doctor. Wish you good health!

Answered 9/11/2021

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A member asked:

If i use lamisil on a possible fungal infection around my armpits, but fail to hit a few spots and it grows back again, is it now resistant to the lamisil?

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