Clotrimazole and Beclomethasone Cream Uses - #7410

I've been dealing with a skin issue for about a couple of weeks now, and my doctor recently prescribed clotrimazole and beclomethasone cream to help treat it. I’ve been applying the cream as directed, but I'm still unsure about the specifics of how this treatment works and whether I’m using it correctly. So far, the condition hasn’t worsened, but I’m not completely sure it’s improving either. I want to be sure that I’m using it right and that it's actually helping. I’ve had a rash on my arms that started small but quickly spread to my chest and neck. It was red and itchy, and I noticed it would sometimes burn, especially after showering. I didn’t think much of it at first, but when it didn’t go away and started spreading, I decided to see my doctor. She told me that it looks like some kind of fungal infection but also a possible inflammatory issue, and that’s when she prescribed the clotrimazole and beclomethasone cream. She said that the clotrimazole is for the fungal infection, and the beclomethasone is a corticosteroid to help reduce inflammation and irritation. Since I started using the cream, I’ve noticed that the itching and burning have decreased a little, but the redness and patches are still there, and it sometimes looks a bit worse after I use the cream. I’m worried that maybe I’m using the cream too much or not in the right amount, or maybe my skin isn’t responding as expected. I’ve been applying it twice a day like my doctor said, but I also noticed that I’ve had a couple of new spots near where the rash started, and it kind of feels like the rash is still active. I’ve also read some things online about the side effects of beclomethasone and how using it for too long or on large areas of the skin can have side effects like thinning skin, and I’m worried that might happen if I keep using this cream. I’ve been careful to use it sparingly, but it’s hard to know how much is too much. I’d really like some clarification on whether the combination of clotrimazole and beclomethasone cream is likely to clear this up or if it might just be masking the symptoms. Is this kind of treatment really effective for this kind of rash, or should I be considering something else? I’ve been keeping track of how my skin feels after each application, but I’m still unsure about the best course of action. How long should it take before I see the full effects of this cream? Is it okay to continue using clotrimazole and beclomethasone cream if the rash is still not gone? Are there any signs that would indicate I should stop using it or try something different? Also, should I be worried about the side effects from beclomethasone? I’m just trying to figure out the best approach so I can get rid of this rash once and for all!