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Fungal Skin Infections with Inflammation

Tinea is a contagious fungal infection of the skin, scalp or nails. Some tinea infections become inflamed, with redness and swelling developing alongside the fungus itself.

Key points

  • Tinea infections are named differently depending on where they appear on the body, such as tinea cruris or tinea corporis.
  • Antifungal medicines treat the underlying fungal infection, and a corticosteroid may be added to reduce the redness and swelling that sometimes accompanies it.

Common questions about Fungal Skin Infections with Inflammation

Is fungal skin infections with inflammation the same as tinea?

Fungal skin infections with inflammation are a form of tinea, which is a contagious fungal infection of the skin. The inflammation, including redness and swelling, appears alongside the fungal infection itself.

What is Candid B Lotion used for?

Candid B Lotion is the only product currently listed for fungal skin infections with inflammation. It is a lotion that contains two ingredients, beclometasone dipropionate and clotrimazole, combined in a single preparation.

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