A member asked:

If i have anal yeast infection do i need to apply the antifungal cream internally or just apply it to the skin outside?

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Dr. Jose Prieto-hernandez answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Immunocompromised?: Fungal Proctitis occurs in Immunocompromised patients, Fungi like Candida albicans are normal inhabitants of the colonic and anorectal mucosa so most of the time they do not attack the rectal mucosa! I immunocompromised patients they may invade it in which case best to treat them with oral antifungal agents like Fluconazole tablets! If the infection is on the outside topical lotrimin cream is ok

Answered 10/14/2018

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