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What Causes An Itchy Red Patch In The Groin Area?
Question: I have a raised, red patch and extremely itchy area in my gential region. It sometime cracks, the skin peels and though I've had it for awhile it's just become raised.
Brief Answer:
Possible fungal infection
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for using Healthcaremagic to post your question
I read it carefully and I understand your concern.
The location and the was you are describing it, seems like a fungal infection.
I would suggest to use Terbinafine 1% cream or clotrimazole 2%. Apply twice/day after washing and drying well the area with boric alcohol.
It will need regular application of the cream around 2 weeks, but it may need longer if you have had the lesion longer.
Hope this is helpful.
Let me know if you have other questions or concerns.
Regards,
Dr.Papaqako
Possible fungal infection
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for using Healthcaremagic to post your question
I read it carefully and I understand your concern.
The location and the was you are describing it, seems like a fungal infection.
I would suggest to use Terbinafine 1% cream or clotrimazole 2%. Apply twice/day after washing and drying well the area with boric alcohol.
It will need regular application of the cream around 2 weeks, but it may need longer if you have had the lesion longer.
Hope this is helpful.
Let me know if you have other questions or concerns.
Regards,
Dr.Papaqako
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