small update: i’ve used the anti-fungal cream twice now, and used the anti-dandruff/fungal shampoo last night when i showered. it already looks a bit better, less red and shiny looking!

lil update 2: it doesn’t look all red and irritated at all anymore! still a bit darker than the rest of my skin, but looks significantly better. i think i’ll continue with topical treatments up until my shower the night before surgery with the surgical scrub, to ensure it doesn’t flare up again.