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What Causes A Rash In The Groin Area?
Question: Hi. I have a rash that started in my groin pit area (sorry, not sure what its called) wnd spread to my hips and now down mg legs. It itches a lot snd its making me really tired. This happened a couple weeks ago too and eventually went away, but im a little worried now that it came back.
Brief Answer:
Fungal infection
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query and photograph.
It is looking like fungal infection.
I treat such cases with a combination of oral and topical antifungal medication.
A combination of oral fluconazole 150 mg per week for 4 weeks and ointment clotrimazole to be applied twice daily for the same duration works well.
It is safe and effective.
You might require a prescription from a doctor.
Ask your nearest chemist if it is available over the counter.
Take an antihistamine tablet like cetrizine for itch.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
Fungal infection
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query and photograph.
It is looking like fungal infection.
I treat such cases with a combination of oral and topical antifungal medication.
A combination of oral fluconazole 150 mg per week for 4 weeks and ointment clotrimazole to be applied twice daily for the same duration works well.
It is safe and effective.
You might require a prescription from a doctor.
Ask your nearest chemist if it is available over the counter.
Take an antihistamine tablet like cetrizine for itch.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
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