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Suggest Treatment For Fungal Infection In The Groin Area

Posted on Wed, 19 Apr 2017

Question: I had a fungal infection near my groin area, now i got under my arms, my groin area is now pretty good after 1 month and i have been applying onabet cream. I just wanted to ask that why fungal infections occur even having a good hygiene. And applying cream for 3 months is ok right? cream is safe to use?.

Answered by Dr. Tushar Kanti Biswas (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Dermatophytosis

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns.
What you are having is superficial fungal infection of skin also called dermatophytoses.
Factors governing the invasion of stratum corneum (outer most layer of skin) are largely unknown, but heat, humidity, and occlusion have all been implicated. Hence the area of infection is commonly between skin folds like groin,arm pit etc.
The dermatophytoses are generally common in wet seasons as these areas remain moist. Keep these areas dry and always use clean,dry undergarment .Don't sleep with your underwears and tight fitting clothes like Jeans etc.

Both topical (creams,oinements) and systemic therapies may be used in dermatophyte infections. Treatment depends on the site involved and the type of
infection.
Topical imidazoles (miconazole,ketoconazole, etc ) are effective therapies for dermatophyte infections Topicals are generally applied twice daily,and treatment should continue for 1 week beyond clinical resolution of the infection.Topical anti-fungals are safe;however it may cause skin irritation and burning sensation from topical applications occasionally.

Regards

Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D. XXXXXXX

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Follow up: Dr. Tushar Kanti Biswas (11 hours later)

So Onabet B cream is safe to use regularly right? and i wanr to ask that i feel liquid under my anal area, which causes itching sometimes, So what should i do?

Answered by Dr. Tushar Kanti Biswas (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Dermatophytosis

Detailed Answer:
Onabet B [ Sertaconazole(2% w/w),Beclometasone(0.025% w/w)]cream contains steroid. Use plain Sertaconazole(2% w/w) cream instead.Itching is a symptom of cutaneous fungal infection.

Regards

Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D. XXXXXXX

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Tushar Kanti Biswas (2 hours later)

can you give me the name of the cream, and is it good that i am using near my groin and armpit area? and how long will the fungal infection lasts in a body? and can u tell any good powder for my anal area so that i dont feel any liquid their.

Answered by Dr. Tushar Kanti Biswas (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Dermatophytosis

Detailed Answer:
Onabet (Sertaconazole 2% w/w) cream and it does contain steroid.You can apply at groin and armpit area.
Losweat talcum powder.

Regards

Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D. XXXXXXX

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D