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Suggest Treatment For A Fungal Infection In The Groin Area

Hi Doc, i have fungal infection of the groin area down to my scrotum. I am a black man, and i have used various creams and powders without success for almost 2 years now. I last used Lamisil cream, after the gel failed, and instead i had serious itching leading to inflamation of the area, till i was given a cream that has triple action, antifungal, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory properties, and since then, the itch n inflamation has subsided, but i noticed the skin of my scrotum has become scaly and rubbery, while the entire area has colored lighter than my normal skin, and this last treatment has been on for 2weeks. What is wrong with me? Should i discontinue the triple action cream? what drugs or cream is recomended for me?
Mon, 20 Jul 2015
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Dr. Hanif warmly welcomes you!

Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully worked through your case, and can well realize your health worries. Being your physician, I want to assure, I will take care all of your medical concerns.


It is due to a fungal infection and needs special care and a treatment for at least 2 weeks. Although you will get better after a day or two but you have to continue the treatment up till 2 weeks.

Keep the area dry and clean and keep away from hot and humid climate.

Apply Hydrocortisone cream and Clotrimazole cream and add claritin tablet for prompt itch relief.

If you feel the above treatment isn't working any more for you, consult a dermatologist (but you will not need it).

Hope I answered all of your questions. In future, if you need further, detailed and quick assistance on any health issue, feel free to ask me a question by writing my name as a reference in the start of your question. I will get back to you right away. Have a wonderful time ahead.


Regards!
DR. MUHAMMAD HANIF
USA
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Suggest Treatment For A Fungal Infection In The Groin Area

Dr. Hanif warmly welcomes you! Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully worked through your case, and can well realize your health worries. Being your physician, I want to assure, I will take care all of your medical concerns. It is due to a fungal infection and needs special care and a treatment for at least 2 weeks. Although you will get better after a day or two but you have to continue the treatment up till 2 weeks. Keep the area dry and clean and keep away from hot and humid climate. Apply Hydrocortisone cream and Clotrimazole cream and add claritin tablet for prompt itch relief. If you feel the above treatment isn t working any more for you, consult a dermatologist (but you will not need it). Hope I answered all of your questions. In future, if you need further, detailed and quick assistance on any health issue, feel free to ask me a question by writing my name as a reference in the start of your question. I will get back to you right away. Have a wonderful time ahead. Regards! DR. MUHAMMAD HANIF USA