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Suggest Treatment For Trichophyton Rubrum

Hi all, About two years ago about six weeks after sleeping with someone, my scrotum and inside of the groin started itch and burning , I have been to doctors several sti clinics and a dermatologist anyway I was diagnosed with trichophyton rubum I have tried all sorts of creams and had a short course of oral anti fungal medication, but I still cant get rid of it, can anyone suggest anything
Thu, 4 Aug 2016
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Sometimes fungal infection becomes resistant to treat. Fungus thrives on warm and moist skin like groin. That’s why fungal infections are more common in summer. Contributing factors are high humidity, heat, perspiration, diabetes mellitus, obesity, friction from clothes. Fungal infection is contagious. Transmission occurs via infected towels, linens, and clothing. Infection can be avoided by lifestyle and hygiene modifications.
Advice
1.     Apply antifungal cream containing clotrimazole, steroid and antibiotic such as Lobate GM cream thrice daily
2.     Tablet Fluconazole 150 mg twice weekly for 2 months
3.     Wear loose cotton undergarment
4.     Avoid sharing clothing, towels, or bed sheets
5.     Wash clothes and bed sheets in hot water with fungicidal soap
6.     Do not scratch to much
7.     Take high protein diet such as eggs and cheese to boost immunity
8.     Investigation – blood sugar (fasting & postprandial)
9.     Consult a dermatologist if you are not getting relief from these measures
Thanks!!
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Suggest Treatment For Trichophyton Rubrum

Sometimes fungal infection becomes resistant to treat. Fungus thrives on warm and moist skin like groin. That’s why fungal infections are more common in summer. Contributing factors are high humidity, heat, perspiration, diabetes mellitus, obesity, friction from clothes. Fungal infection is contagious. Transmission occurs via infected towels, linens, and clothing. Infection can be avoided by lifestyle and hygiene modifications. Advice 1. Apply antifungal cream containing clotrimazole, steroid and antibiotic such as Lobate GM cream thrice daily 2. Tablet Fluconazole 150 mg twice weekly for 2 months 3. Wear loose cotton undergarment 4. Avoid sharing clothing, towels, or bed sheets 5. Wash clothes and bed sheets in hot water with fungicidal soap 6. Do not scratch to much 7. Take high protein diet such as eggs and cheese to boost immunity 8. Investigation – blood sugar (fasting & postprandial) 9. Consult a dermatologist if you are not getting relief from these measures Thanks!!