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Treatment for impingem should be done according to the dermatologist's guidance, and the use of creams and ointments capable of eliminating excess fungi and thus relieving symptoms is usually recommended.
In addition, it is important to maintain proper body hygiene, keep the skin dry and avoid sharing towels, for example, as they can favor the growth of the fungus and, consequently, increase the risk of the appearance of symptoms.
Impingem is an infection caused by fungi naturally present on the skin and that can proliferate excessively when there are favorable conditions, such as humidity and hot temperature, with the appearance of red spots that itch mainly in the folds of the skin, such as the neck and groin. Know how to identify the symptoms of urge.
Treatment for Impingem
The treatment for impinging on the skin must be indicated by the dermatologist and is usually done with the use of creams and antifungal ointments that should be applied to the lesion site as soon as possible, because although it is not serious, the impingement is contagious, and the fungus being spread to other areas of the body or to other people.
The main antifungals that make up the ointments and creams used for the treatment of impingem are:
- Clotrimazole;
- Ketoconazole;
- Isoconazole;
- Miconazole;
- Terbinafine.
Usually, these remedies should be applied directly to the affected regions for 2 weeks, even after the symptoms disappear, to ensure that all the fungus has been eliminated.
However, in some cases, the symptoms may not improve just with the use of this type of creams and, therefore, it may be necessary for the doctor to prescribe antifungal tablets of Itraconazole, Fluconazole or Terbinafine, for about 3 months. Learn more about the remedies indicated for skin irritation.
What to do during treatment
During the treatment it is very important to keep the skin clean and dry, to avoid excessive development of the fungus. In addition, to avoid passing the infection on to others, it is also recommended not to share towels, clothes or other objects that are in direct contact with the skin, maintain proper body hygiene, dry the skin well after bathing, and avoid scratching or moving in the affected areas.
In addition, if there are domestic animals at home it is advisable to avoid contact of the animal with the affected skin, as the fungus can also pass to the animal. Thus, it is also important to take the animal to the veterinarian, because, if you have the fungus, you can pass it back to the people in the house.