Frequently Asked Questions

What should I do to prevent fungal infections?

Practice good personal hygiene, especially in areas of the body that are prone to damp skin. Keep the skin dry and dry your body completely after bathing, taking special care to wipe in areas such as between the toes. Wear clean, dry socks and shoes. Change your socks at least once a day. Wash socks, towels, and other clothing frequently. Wear comfortable cotton underwear that is not too tight. Never share socks, shoes, towels, or other personal items like combs, nail clippers, hats, pillows, and hair accessories with others. If you have a fungal infection, wash your hands after touching the diseased area to avoid spreading the infection.

How are fungal infections diagnosed?

Doctors can recognize a fungal infection by your symptoms and by examining the affected area. To confirm the diagnosis, doctors sometimes take a small scraping of the skin or a piece of nail and send it to the laboratory to test for a fungus. Some fungal infections like ringworm glow under black light and the diagnosis can be confirmed by shining a black light on the affected area. To diagnose oral thrush, your doctor may obtain a throat swab and send it to the lab for evaluation. Similarly, they might swab the vagina to confirm a vaginal yeast infection.

Can I get a discount on antifungals with BuzzRx?

Yes, you can get discounts on some medicines—including antifungals—as long as you have a signed prescription from your doctor.

References:

https://www.cdc.gov/fungal/index.html
https://medlineplus.gov/fungalinfections.html
https://patient.info/infections/fungal-infections/antifungal-medicines
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1357303917302475
https://www.drugoffice.gov.hk/eps/do/en/consumer/news_informations/dm_18.html