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Fungus

Posted : 11/16/2008 6:02:13 PM

Abbie was given Animax ointment for a fungus on her back about two months ago. I've been applying it religiously, but it seems like the fungus is spreading. She now has a patch about 3" wide where the hair is gone and the skin is really dry and flaking. Is there something that they can give orally that would help? I don't want her to lose anymore hair.... It doesn't seem to itch or bother her, but it seems to be spreading.

grab01

Posted : 11/16/2008 6:49:25 PM

What type of fungus is it? If it's ringworm, you'll need an antifungal topical (we dont use animax a ton at work, so can't remember if it has an antifungal agent in it) or perhaps an oral med if that doesn't clear it up.

I can sympathize, I have a hairy guy who currently has a fungus and the hairloss is really irritating.

Sunshinegirl

Posted : 11/16/2008 8:01:55 PM

It's not ringworm.....he didn't put a name to it, but he said it came from the dirt...... I probably should take her in, although sometimes he will do things over the phone...we've been going there for years and he knows $ is an issue for me right now.

calliecritturs

Posted : 11/16/2008 11:18:30 PM

Any oral anti-fungal is really really hard on the liver and hard on her period.

You could try grapefruit seed extract (NOT grapeseed -- grapeFRUIT seed instead). That's a really decent mild anti-fungal that can really help. It's easy on the body. Jsut one capsule a day for maybe 3 weeks.