How is use of anti inflammatory agents in candida?

• Topical anti-inflammatory • Low strength corticosteroid preparations rapidly improves the itching and burning – Desonide ointment or 1% hydrocortisone ointment twice daily for 1-2 weeks Ointments burn less than creams when applying – Longer use can cause steroid atrophy, so avoid – Alternatively may use tacrolimus ointment 0.1%, which does not cause atrophy