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I Have Jock Itch And My Groin Area Is Red And Expanding. Easy Way To Cure?
Sir, I have jock itch and no matter what I do it doesn't seem to go away. I'm currently under medication using Panderm+ ointment and Grisovin FP tablets along with Atarax tablets.
My groin area is red and expanding. Kindly help me. I even have the infection on my butt. Please help me.
My groin area is red and expanding. Kindly help me. I even have the infection on my butt. Please help me.
Tue, 3 Feb 2015
Hello,
Welcome to HCM,
Hello,
Welcome to HCM,
Jock itch or Tinea cruris is nothing but a kind of fungal skin infection. From your history it seems you have got tinea infection.
Therefore, I would recommend proper course of highly effective antifungal drug like itraconazole. Itraconzole 100mg capsule to be taken once daily for one month after lunch.
Along with oral antifungal, local application of sertaconazole cream over affected areas twice a day will help to reduce the symptoms.Take oral antihistaminics for itching as required.
Use antifungal dusting powder while going outdoors.Avoid tight undergarments and use cotton clothes as far as possible.
Thank you.
Welcome to HCM,
Hello,
Welcome to HCM,
Jock itch or Tinea cruris is nothing but a kind of fungal skin infection. From your history it seems you have got tinea infection.
Therefore, I would recommend proper course of highly effective antifungal drug like itraconazole. Itraconzole 100mg capsule to be taken once daily for one month after lunch.
Along with oral antifungal, local application of sertaconazole cream over affected areas twice a day will help to reduce the symptoms.Take oral antihistaminics for itching as required.
Use antifungal dusting powder while going outdoors.Avoid tight undergarments and use cotton clothes as far as possible.
Thank you.
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