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Cortisone cream is a topical corticosteroid primarily used to reduce inflammation and relieve itching. While it can alleviate symptoms associated with fungal infections, it does not treat the underlying cause, which is the fungus itself. In fact, using cortisone cream on a fungal infection may exacerbate the condition by suppressing the local immune response. For effective treatment, antifungal medications are recommended instead.
What else can I help you with?
Can hydrocortisone cream help get rid of scabies?
If a person is using cortisone cream this may mask the itchiness (Cortisone is not recommended for fighting scabies symptoms as it is believed to inhibit the body's immune response to the infection.
What schederma cream is used for?
for acne
Can triamcinolone acetonide be used for?
No ringworm is a fungel infection and triamcinolone acetonide is a steroid, steroids help fungal infections grow. You need and anti fungel cream called Clotrimazole.
Could you use mometasone furoate cream on poison ivy?
I have athlets foot bad and was wondering if Mometasone furoate ointment can be used for athletes foot?
Does clove oil help in curing fungal infection in your nails?
Yes it does.
Can Clobetasol Cream be use for jock itch?
Yes, Clobetasol cream can be used for Jock Itch but not long term. Jock itch is a fungal infection that would need an anti-fungal medication to treat it. Clobetasol would help relieve itching and inflammation but because it is a strong steroid medication, it is not designed for long term use.
How do you treat onychoptosis?
any fungal cream to help kill bacteria entering the open skin.
Would permethrin cream 5 help get rid of fungis?
Permethrin cream is not typically used to treat fungal infections, as it is more commonly used to treat scabies and lice. For fungal infections, antifungal creams containing ingredients like clotrimazole or miconazole are more appropriate. It is best to consult with a healthcare provider to determine the most effective treatment for a fungal infection.
Can you use triamcinolone acetonide on a vaginal yeast infection?
yes you can but i think it has to be prescribed by a doctor or dermatologist.
Will Lamisil cream treat ringworm?
According to this web-site I found, it does help with ringworms. Since ringworms is a fungal infection and Nystatin ointment is an anti fungal, it figures it would but this site says YES!http://www.drugs.com/cdi/nystatin-cream.html
How does a cortisone shot help a stroke victim?
How does a cortisone shot help a stroke victim?
Can you use econazole nitrate cream inside the vagina?
No, econazole nitrate cream is not meant to be used inside the vagina. It is a topical antifungal cream designed for external use on areas such as the skin. If you have a vaginal fungal infection, it's important to consult a healthcare provider for appropriate treatment options.
