Tag: Tinea incognito

According to dermatological guidelines, potent topical steroids like clobetasol should not be used as a standalone treatment for fungal infections, including ringworm and athlete's foot. Using clobetasol to treat a fungal infection can actually suppress the local immune response, allowing the fungus to spread and worsening the condition, a phenomenon known as “tinea incognito”.

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), hydrocortisone-containing products are required to carry a warning to 'stop use if condition worsens' for a critical reason. Misusing this common anti-itch cream on the wrong type of skin condition, especially a fungal one, can have serious negative consequences. So, what happens if you put hydrocortisone on a yeast infection?