When to See a Doctor for a Fungal Infection?

An itchy, red, scaly skin rash can be unappealing and drive you mad but, in most cases, fungal infections of the skin aren’t dangerous, and they can be treated easily with over the counter (OTC) antifungal creams.

If you tend to get frequent fungal skin infections or if OTC antifungal creams aren’t working, you can visit your nearest Pearl Chemist Group pharmacy or talk to your GP about other treatment options.

To learn more about fungal skin infections and how to treat them, keep reading.

What Are SkinFungal Infections?

A fungal infection, also called mycosis, is a skin disease that is caused by certain fungi. There are millions of species of fungi and many of them live on household surfaces, on plants, in the dirt, and even on your skin. Sometimes, they can lead to uncomfortable skin problems like rashes and bumps, as well as dry and flaky skin that causes irritation and itchiness.

What Are The Most Common SkinFungal Infections?

Fungal skin infections are highly contagious and can easily spread from person to person. Fungal infections can show up on any part of your body.

Some of the most common skin fungal infections are:

·Athlete's foot

·Jock itch

·Ringworm

·Yeast infections

Fungal Infection Symptoms

A fungal skin infection might cause:

·Irritation

·Scaly skin

·Redness

·Itching

·Swelling

·Blisters

When to See a Doctor for a Fungal Infection?          

If you’ve followed the recommended dosage and treatment cycle of OTC antifungal creams and the infection still isn’t going away, it’s best to visit your doctor for other treatment to prevent it from getting worse and causing permanent skin damage.

You should also speak with your doctor if a fungal skin infection keeps coming back, it might be time to get a prescription medication to eliminate the fungal infection for good.

OTC Treatment for Fungal Infections of the Skin

Topical antifungal creams are the most effective form of treatment for skin fungal infections. When shopping for an antifungal cream, make sure to buy one that has the active ingredients of Lotrimin or Clotrimazole. Make sure you complete the recommended treatment course to ensure the fungus is killed to prevent a reoccurrence. In general, most fungal skin infections will disappear within a week.

Here are a few of the most effective antifungal creams for fungal infections:

·Canesten AF Dual Action 1% W/W Cream (15GM)

·Care Clotrimazole Cream 1% (20GM)

·Daktarin Intensive Cream 2% (15G)

·Daktarin Cream (Original Green Pack) 15G

.Daktarin Crm Dual Action/Aktiv 30G

.Daktarin Gold Crm 15G

.Daktarin Intensive Cream 2% 15G

.Daktarin Spray Pdr / Aktiv 100G

If you’re suffering from a fungal skin infection like ringworm or athlete’s foot, visit your localPearl Chemist Group pharmacyin South London to get the treatment you need to get rid of irritating skin infections fast! You can also shop online and get your order discreetly delivered to your door.