Since my mild fungal infection is healing very slowly after three months of treatment using Onabet cream, Candiforce 200 tablets, Lulican XL cream, and Itraconazole tablets, should I switch to Sapat Lotion for faster results, or is there a more effective cream you can recommend? | Apollo Pharmacy

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Since my mild fungal infection is healing very slowly after three months of treatment using Onabet cream, Candiforce 200 tablets, Lulican XL cream, and Itraconazole tablets, should I switch to Sapat Lotion for faster results, or is there a more effective cream you can recommend?

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Since my mild fungal infection is healing very slowly after three months of treatment using Onabet cream, Candiforce 200 tablets, Lulican XL cream, and Itraconazole tablets, should I switch to Sapat Lotion for faster results, or is there a more effective cream you can recommend?

Asked by Male, 21 · 16 hours ago

Vikas Singh

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16 hours ago

Please avoid switching to Sapat Lotion; it contains strong acids that can severely irritate your skin and worsen inflammation. You have already used highly effective treatments, including oral itraconazole and topical luliconazole (Lulican XL) and sertaconazole (Onabet). Since the infection persists after three months, it is very important not to self-medicate. The slow healing could be due to moisture, resistance, or even a non-fungal issue. I highly recommend consulting your dermatologist again. They can safely re-evaluate your skin, perhaps perform a scraping test, and safely adjust your treatment plan.

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Since my mild fungal infection is healing very slowly after three months of treatment using Onabet cream, Candiforce 200 tablets, Lulican XL cream, and Itraconazole tablets, should I switch to Sapat Lotion for faster results, or is there a more effective cream you can recommend?

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