I recently contracted a fungus on my hands, probably related to the Athletes foot I recently treated on my left foot.  In a period of 1 week after treatment was completed I noticed the rash on my hands and the symptoms have steadily worsened. Its across the tops of both hands and severe flareups between ring and middle fingers on both hands.  Recently my lips have started to dry and chafe up, but my doctor seems to think its unrelated.  My question is, would he oral anti-fungal be the best option if it has spread this far?
Hello XXXX, I have read carefully your question. From what and how you have explained above, I agree with your doctor, that the Chat Doctor. You might know that humidity is the main factor who helps a fungal infection to develop, and the lips are not a common place where it spreads. If I was your doctor, I would have checked you after 2 weeks time, while you use the local treatment in hands and feet as recommended, and reevaluate if you need to start using oral medicines if worse or not better. I would not have started oral medicines at this level, since the risks and side effects of using those, are higher than the benefit. If any more questions, feel free to ask again.