What should I do if my ringworm infection has not cleared up after 4 to 5 months of treatment with oral medicines like Itraconazole 200 mg, Terbinafine 500 mg, and Levosiz, and skin creams like Lilituf-xl, TYZA, Sertaspore, and Ketoconazole, and the skin in that area has now turned dark? | Apollo Pharmacy

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What should I do if my ringworm infection has not cleared up after 4 to 5 months of treatment with oral medicines like Itraconazole 200 mg, Terbinafine 500 mg, and Levosiz, and skin creams like Lilituf-xl, TYZA, Sertaspore, and Ketoconazole, and the skin in that area has now turned dark?

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What should I do if my ringworm infection has not cleared up after 4 to 5 months of treatment with oral medicines like Itraconazole 200 mg, Terbinafine 500 mg, and Levosiz, and skin creams like Lilituf-xl, TYZA, Sertaspore, and Ketoconazole, and the skin in that area has now turned dark?

Asked by Male, 23 · 22 days ago

Chandrakanta Jena

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22 days ago

I understand how frustrating it must be to deal with this persistent infection for months despite using medications like itraconazole, terbinafine, and creams like Lilituf-xl, TYZA, and Sertaspore. Please be reassured that the dark skin you are noticing is likely post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, which is a common, temporary sign of healing after intense skin inflammation. Since the condition hasn't fully cleared, I highly recommend consulting a dermatologist. They can perform a simple skin scraping test to see if active fungus remains or if it is just healing tissue, and safely guide your next steps.

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What should I do if my ringworm infection has not cleared up after 4 to 5 months of treatment with oral medicines like Itraconazole 200 mg, Terbinafine 500 mg, and Levosiz, and skin creams like Lilituf-xl, TYZA, Sertaspore, and Ketoconazole, and the skin in that area has now turned dark?

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