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I have stool incontinence lead to dermatitis.my dermatologist prescribed me antifungal cream&antibiotic.but my anus from inside is red and itchy.does fungal infection can cause anal infection from inside.if so how to treat?can i use oral diflucan?

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Dr. Herman Hammerstead answered

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YES: May help, Butt you should see a proctologist to correct the incontinence and refrain from anal sex

Answered 8/20/2017

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A member asked:

I have stool incontinence lead to dermatitis.my dermatologist prescribed me antifungal cream&antibiotic.but my anus from inside is red and itchy.does fungal infection can cause anal infection from inside.if so how to treat?can i use oral diflucan?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Herman Hammerstead answered

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