藥英文 症狀消失了，也要繼續擦藥!  Keep Applying, Even If It Looks Better! 
◎文╱藥師洪鈺惠

topical [ˋtɑpɪkəl]
外用的 

eliminate [ɪˋlɪmə͵net]
消除、根除 

recurrence [rɪˋkɝəns]
復發

Topical antifungal treatments come in the form of creams, solutions, or sprays, depending on the infected area. Even when symptoms improve, it’s important to continue applying the medication for another 1-2 weeks to completely eliminate the fungus and prevent recurrence.
抗黴菌外用藥物有藥膏、藥水或噴劑等型態，可依感染部位選擇使用。即使症狀改善，也應持續使用藥物1至2週，以徹底根除黴菌並避免復發。