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Anti-fungal cream

Post a new topicby Guest on Tue Jul 10, 2001 1:39 am


I have seborrheic dermatitus of the scalp and have heard that it my be caused by a fungal infection Can I use anti-fungal cream like that used on the feet for foot fungis on the scalp?

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Re: Anti-fungal cream

Post a new topicby Guest on Tue Jul 10, 2001 11:32 pm

I suppose so. Usually an antifungal shampoo (Nizoral) is prescribed. There is not a direct cause and effect between fundus and seborrhea, but fungus medicines seem to help.
[quote] I have seborrheic dermatitus of the scalp and have heard that it my be caused by a fungal infection Can I use anti-fungal cream like that used on the feet for foot fungis on the scalp... [/quote]

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