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I went to the hospital with a rash under my breasts the dr. gave me ketoconazole cream i have none left can i use miconazole cream?

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Dr. Gregory Hines answered

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Yes: Those are similar antifungal creams.

Dr Khanna agreed

Answered 1/16/2013

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Yes: Most fungal infections can be cleared with either of the medications you mentioned. A few less common fungal infections will not respond to miconazole. Just remember to continue with the Miconazole cream for 7 days after the rash has disappeared.

Dr Khanna agreed

Answered 6/9/2015

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A member asked:

I went to the hospital with a rash under my breasts the dr. gave me ketoconazole cream i have none left can i use miconazole cream?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Gregory Hines answered

Dr Khanna agreed

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