Brief Answer:
Suspecting tenia infection,get antifungal therapy

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for choosing health care magic.

I understand your distress as groin itching can be quite uncomfortable and annoying.

Based on the symptoms you have mentioned in your query, I am suspecting fungal infection of the groin area called as tenia cruris.

This infection is caused by fungi called dermatophytes which usually invade keratin layer of skin and cause lesions which are patchy with a clear border and there is central healing of the lesions.

Hence it is also called ringworm infection because the patches look like rings.

The edges of the lesions also may show small blisters which indicate spreading of the infection.

These fungi infect areas which are more prone for sweating and this moisture allows these fungi to grow easily and cause infection.

I suggest you get in touch with a skin doctor and get the affected area examined for confirmation of tenia infection. Fungal culture of skin sample can also be done to identify the fungus causing infection.

Once infection is confirmed, you can take antifungal therapy which will be given for 6 weeks at least.

Topical application of antifungal cream will also help in healing faster.

Dettol is an antiseptic which is not so effective against dermatophytes.

Prickly heal talcum powders do have an antifungal element but that will relieve your symptoms temporarily but will not completely cure the infection.

I would suggest complete course of antifungal therapy to get rid of the infection completely and also prevent recurrence.

Maintenance of personal hygiene is a must.

Keep the groin area clean and dry to avoid recurrence of infection.

I hope I have cleared your doubts.

Please let me know if I can assist you further.

Thanks.

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Brief Answer:
Antifungal creams and powders

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Welcome back.

Topical application means application of cream over the skin of the affected area.

Antifungal creams are available over the counter and also by prescription.

Miconazole and Clotrimazole creams are available over the counter and these medications are also available as powders.

This cream or powder should be applied once to twice daily for at least two to three weeks over the affected area.

Please remember that treatment should be continued for at least one week after the symptoms have resolved to prevent relapse.

The application area should include normal skin about 2 cm beyond the affected area.

I would suggest you get in touch with a skin doctor who will confirm the infection and also guide you how to use the cream or powder.

I hope I have cleared your doubts.

Please get back if any more queries.

Thanks.

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