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Suggest Treatment For Itchiness And Pain In Groin

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Posted on Tue, 21 Oct 2014
Question: I had groins infection complained before 2- 3 months. I visited a doctor he gave me cream to apply named Fucibet to apply for 10 days. But it has been months and itching is increasing and its spreading more.
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Answered by Dr. Hardik Pitroda (7 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Pictures requested

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
Thank you for writing to us on HCM.
From your history, it seems you have got fungal infection of groin called Tinea cruris but its too difficult to say anything conclusive in absence of actual examination.
Therefore, I request you to post good clinical pictures for better understanding.
You can mail pictures to YYYY@YYYY with the subject titled 'Attn : Dr Hardik Pitroda'.
Thanks
Dr Hardik Pitroda
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Hardik Pitroda (19 hours later)
Hi, I have provided some attachments. Please review them.
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Answered by Dr. Hardik Pitroda (6 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Oral and topical antifungals

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
Thank you for the posting the picture.
As I rightly suspected you are having fungal infection called Tinea cruris/corporis.

I would recommend you consult a dermatologist for proper management.
I generally recommend proper course of oral antifungal drug like itraconazole 200 mg once daily for 10-15 days along with local application of sertaconazole or luliconazole cream twice a day over affected areas. for 4 weeks.
Take oral antihistaminics for itching as required.
Maintain hygiene and avoid tight undergarments.
Hope this will take care of your problem
Thank you
Dr Hardik Pitroda
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Suggest Treatment For Itchiness And Pain In Groin

Brief Answer: Pictures requested Detailed Answer: Hello XXXXXXX Thank you for writing to us on HCM. From your history, it seems you have got fungal infection of groin called Tinea cruris but its too difficult to say anything conclusive in absence of actual examination. Therefore, I request you to post good clinical pictures for better understanding. You can mail pictures to YYYY@YYYY with the subject titled 'Attn : Dr Hardik Pitroda'. Thanks Dr Hardik Pitroda