Antifungal medications and lotions can help treat fungal infections, but they may not completely go away and may recur. This frequently occurs if the treatment is discontinued too soon, if the skin persists in being sweaty or wet, if there is frequent scratching, or if diseases like diabetes are present. For this reason, it's critical to take the medication as prescribed, maintain dry, clean skin, and practice proper hygiene. A doctor may need to reevaluate and administer a longer or different course of treatment if it continues to recur.