Considering the treatments you are currently undergoing for both body fungus and scalp issues, there are a few points to consider. For body fungus, it’s crucial to complete the prescribed course of terbinafine tablets even if the infection seems to be clearing up. Stopping early might cause the infection to return or become resistant. Typically, terbinafine is taken for about 2 to 6 weeks, depending on the severity and location of the infection. Since you’re 15 days in, it would be wise to consult your doctor about whether to continue or stop. Continue the fexofenadine as directed by your doctor, usually it’s for controlling itching and won’t directly treat the infection but keeps symptoms manageable. As for the eberinazole cream, follow your doctor’s guidance too, usually creams might continue until a few days after clearing to prevent recurrence.
Regarding scalp treatment with onabet SD 30 and the logidruf shampoo, you’ve completed the 10 days as prescribed. You mentioned the irritation and itching have resolved but dandruff persists a bit. Keep using the anti-dandruff shampoo as needed—twice a week is usually effective—while monitoring any changes. The patches you notice in the hairline might be from prior skin condition or the shaving. It’s advisable not to self-prescribe any serum yet without a dermatologist’s consultation. Since these patches are new to your observation, have them examined by your doctor to rule out conditions like alopecia areata or lingering fungal infection, especially if the patches expand or change. Keep your scalp clean and avoid immediate additional treatments. Establish a follow-up appointment to evaluate both your body and scalp conditions, which allows the doctor to tailor ongoing treatment according to your progress so far.
Continue terbinafine tablets only for the duration your doctor prescribed (do not extend on your own), and use the antifungal cream for about 1–2 weeks more after the skin looks normal to prevent recurrence. Since scalp irritation is gone, stop Onabet SD now (not used long-term) but continue the anti-dandruff shampoo 2–3 times weekly for a few weeks. Avoid hair serums or minoxidil for the hairline patches until the scalp is fully healthy and consult a dermatologist if patches persist or increase.
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Body fungus: Finish the full course. After tablets end, keep using the cream 1 more week after skin looks normal, then stop.
Scalp treatment: Onabet-SD → stop now (10 days done). Anti-dandruff shampoo → 2–3×/week for 3–4 weeks, then weekly if needed.
Hairline patches: Wait 4–6 weeks — hair often regrows. No serum for now. See doctor if patches grow, itch, or new ones appear.
I trust this helps Thank you Take care
Hello dear See in addition to current medication take some supplemental medication for improvement Please follow the below precautions for atleast a month Biotin- medications for growth Ketoconazole 2% (Nizoral) – antifungal shampoo twice a day
Selenium Sulfide (Selsun Blue) – antifungal shampoo for 1 month ( twice use)
Clotrimazole or Miconazole – antifungal creams for topical use If possible dry with clean towel Use bhringraj or onion oil gently twice a day for both massage and nourishment In case of no improvement in 1 month, consult dermatologist for better clarification . Hopefully you recover soon Regards
your body infection sounds like Tinea corporis and the scalp symptoms are consistent with Seborrheic dermatitis or mild Tinea capitis. Since the body lesions and itching have almost cleared after 15 days of terbinafine tablets and eberconazole cream, you should usually complete the full course exactly as prescribed but not extend oral terbinafine on your own, because longer use without supervision can affect the liver; if your doctor planned only 15 days, you may stop the tablets and continue the cream for about 1 more week to prevent recurrence. For the scalp, since irritation and itching are gone, do not continue the steroid solution (mometasone + sertaconazole) beyond the recommended 10 days, as prolonged steroid use can thin the skin; instead, continue only the anti-dandruff shampoo 2–3 times weekly for maintenance. The small patches near the hairline are often temporary shedding from infection, shaving, or inflammation, and hair usually regrows once the scalp is healthy, so you generally do not need serums or minoxidil now.
In summary, finish the prescribed course, avoid extending strong medicines yourself, maintain antifungal shampoo, and see your doctor if patches enlarge, itching returns, or new lesions appear.
Hello, thank you for sharing your concern. Based on what you explained, treatment is working.
1. Terbinafine - Usually oral terbinafine for body fungal infection is given for: 2–4 weeks, depending on severity. If you have already completed 15 days and infection is almost gone, Do NOT stop abruptly on your own. Usually doctors advise completing at least 2–4 weeks total, even if lesions look better, to prevent recurrence. Do not continue beyond prescribed duration without doctor review. So, kindly discuss the further course with your treating doctor. Not discussing would do more harm than benefit.
2. Eberconazole cream- Even if the infection looks cured, Continue cream for at least 2 weeks after the skin looks normal. This prevents recurrence.
3. Fexofenadine- This is only for itching. If itching is gone, it can be stopped.
4. Onabet SD - Do not continue Onabet SD further unless doctor advises.
5. Logidruf shampoo- If mild dandruff remains, You can continue shampoo: 2–3 times per week, For 3–4 more weeks. Then once weekly for maintenance.
6. Small patches near hairline- This might be Normal hair regrowth pattern/ Post-inflammatory thinning/ Fungal patch, etc. If the patches are smooth, round, coin-shaped, see dermatologist. If mild thinning, then observe for 4–6 weeks.
7. Do NOT start random hair serums now.
See doctor urgently if- New circular bald patches appear. Red, painful scalp lesions. Body fungus returns. Severe hair fall.
Feel free to reach out again.
Regards, Dr. Nirav Jain MBBS, D.Fam.Medicine
