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Concerning the repetitive use of anti-fungal?

I have seborrheic dermatitis and I've been using this topical anti-fungal cream for like 3 years. It has been working quite well actually, it was first prescribed to me by my dermatologist which had told me to take it for a period of 8 weeks, but once I stop applying the cream for a week or so the symptoms start flaring up, now what I wanna inquire about is whether or not I am at any risk if I'm to keep using this anti-fungal forever- since it's a lifelong issue.

Male | 21 years old
Complaint duration: 3 years
Medications: topical antifungal cream
Conditions: seborrheic dermatitis

1 Answer

You are fine to continue using it. Your derm should have told you that it was a chronic problem and would require continued use to prevent it. And this is totally safe to do - based.